Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V538000 Reported August 15, 2018

Vehicle may move if parked on a grade

Q: What is recall 18V538000?

NHTSA recall 18V538000 was issued by Shyft Group on August 15, 2018. It addresses: Vehicle may move if parked on a grade. The recall affects approximately 274 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Shyft Group · N/A · 274 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18V538000

Manufacturer Campaign

18023

Manufacturer

Shyft Group

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

274

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 15, 2018

Completion Rate

72.14

Defect Summary

Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 spartan specialty k2 vehicles. the park brake systems on these chassis may not be able to prevent the vehicles from moving unintentionally if parked on a grade. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."

Safety Consequence

If the vehicle moves unintentionally while parked on a grade, it could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Spartan will notify the entegra motorhome owners, and spartan dealers will install new brake chambers, free of charge. the recall began september 11, 2018. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. spartan's number for this recall is 18023.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference recall ID 18V538000 or campaign 18023.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 18V538000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V538000?

NHTSA recall 18V538000 was issued by Shyft Group on August 15, 2018. It addresses: Vehicle may move if parked on a grade. The recall affects approximately 274 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V538000 or the manufacturer campaign number 18023. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.