Spartan/air system valves
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: class a motor home chassis equipped with independent front suspsion, which utilizes a norgren valve and neway pilot air control valves. the purpose of the norgren valve is to exhaust the air suspension when the driver activates the vehicle jacks used to level the vehicle for overnight parking. the neway pilot valve is used to speed up the timing of the air exhaust. when the vehicle is in a dynamic condition, the air system pressure can send spikes of up to 230 psi. this exceeds the pressure rating of the neway pilot valve causing the valve to fail and allow the air system pressure to exhaust uncontrollability.
Safety Consequence
If there is an air suspension failure, it could lead to vehicle handling problems and a loss of vehicle control.
Corrective Action
Dealers will modify the air plumbing to remove the three (3) neway pilot valves (two front suspension/one rear suspension) from the air system. the norgren valve will be fully utilized to replace the valves in the front suspension and a midland valve will be used in the rear suspension.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Shyft Group or involving Suspension.
FAQ: Recall 97V135000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 97V135000?
NHTSA recall 97V135000 was issued by Shyft Group on August 18, 1997. It addresses: Spartan/air system valves. The recall affects approximately 262 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97V135000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.