Spartan/door latch
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: fire trucks with occupant side entry doors. a difficulty in latching the side entry doors to the full closed position, and/or, the doors may release to the secondary latch position. also loose rivets can cause the latch control mechanism to bind not allowing the door to latch properly when shut.
Safety Consequence
The cab door could unlatch from its primary latch while the vehicle is in motion, allowing the door to open unassisted to the secondary latch position.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove and replace the latch and actuator on the doors.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Shyft Group or involving Latches/locks/linkages.
FAQ: Recall 98V077000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 98V077000?
NHTSA recall 98V077000 was issued by Shyft Group on April 24, 1998. It addresses: Spartan/door latch. The recall affects approximately 477 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V077000 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.