Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V285000 Reported November 6, 1998

Spartan/park brake

Q: What is recall 98V285000?

NHTSA recall 98V285000 was issued by Shyft Group on November 6, 1998. It addresses: Spartan/park brake. The recall affects approximately 203 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 · 203 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

98V285000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Shyft Group

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

203

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 6, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motor homes. the parking brake capacity is insufficient to hold the maximum gross vehicle weight rating while parked on an incline.

Safety Consequence

The vehicle could roll while parked on an incline, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will increase the brake slack adjuster length and install brake shoes with different lining material.

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 98V285000 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 98V285000

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

What is recall 98V285000?

NHTSA recall 98V285000 was issued by Shyft Group on November 6, 1998. It addresses: Spartan/park brake. The recall affects approximately 203 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 98V285000 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.