Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V691000 Reported October 3, 2018

Ems cabinets may detach in a crash

Q: What is recall 18V691000?

NHTSA recall 18V691000 was issued by Shyft Group on October 3, 2018. It addresses: Ems cabinets may detach in a crash. The recall affects approximately 923 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 · 923 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18V691000

Manufacturer Campaign

18030

Manufacturer

Shyft Group

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

923

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 3, 2018

Completion Rate

6.37

Defect Summary

Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2019 spartan metrostar and gladiator emergency vehicles. the mounting fasteners for the emergency medical service (ems) cabinets may not be the correct size, allowing the cabinets to break free from their mountings in the event of a crash.

Safety Consequence

If the ems cabinets become loose during a crash, the cabinets may become projectiles, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect size fasteners with the correct fasteners, free of charge. The recall began november 30, 2018. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. spartan's number for this recall is 18030.

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 18V691000 or campaign 18030.
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 18V691000

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

What is recall 18V691000?

NHTSA recall 18V691000 was issued by Shyft Group on October 3, 2018. It addresses: Ems cabinets may detach in a crash. The recall affects approximately 923 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 18V691000 or the manufacturer campaign number 18030. 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.