Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V157000 Reported July 16, 1998

Spartan/fuel tank markings

Q: What is recall 98V157000?

NHTSA recall 98V157000 was issued by Shyft Group on July 16, 1998. It addresses: Spartan/fuel tank markings. The recall affects approximately 25 vehicles , with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline 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 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 25 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

98V157000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Shyft Group

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 16, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: cement mixers. the fuel tanks are marked as a non-side mounted application and should be marked for a side mounted fuel tank.

Safety Consequence

The fuel tanks are incorrectly marked.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the 49 gallon rectangular fuel tank with a 50 gallon round aluminum fuel tank.

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 98V157000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
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 98V157000

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

What is recall 98V157000?

NHTSA recall 98V157000 was issued by Shyft Group on July 16, 1998. It addresses: Spartan/fuel tank markings. The recall affects approximately 25 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V157000 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.