Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V216000 Reported April 16, 2020

License plate lamp incorrectly installed/fmvss 108

Q: What is recall 20V216000?

NHTSA recall 20V216000 was issued by Shyft Group on April 16, 2020. It addresses: License plate lamp incorrectly installed/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 50 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 · 50 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

20V216000

Manufacturer Campaign

20-05

Manufacturer

Shyft Group

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 16, 2020

Completion Rate

100.00

Defect Summary

Spartan motors, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 flt utilimaster truck body vehicles. the license plate lamp may be installed in the incorrect position and at an incorrect angle, causing the plate to not be properly illuminated. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Safety Consequence

The incorrectly positioned license plate lamp may cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Spartan will notify owners, and will replace the license plate lamp, free of charge. the recall began may 5, 2020. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. spartan's number for this recall is 20-05.

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 20V216000 or campaign 20-05.
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 20V216000

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

What is recall 20V216000?

NHTSA recall 20V216000 was issued by Shyft Group on April 16, 2020. It addresses: License plate lamp incorrectly installed/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 50 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 20V216000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20-05. 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.