Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V008000 Reported January 15, 1999

Spartan/suspension

Shyft Group · N/A · 542 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
99V008000
Manufacturer Campaign
98060-01
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
542
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 15, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: carpenter front engine, spring suspension school buses. due to frame flexing, both the front spring hanger mounting bolts and the steering box mounting bolts can loosen allowing subsequent fracture or torque loss of these bolts.

Safety Consequence

This would allow the front axle to move affecting directional control of the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Dealers will add three structural, welded cross-members to tie together the right and left frame rails, all located forward of the front axle.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference recall ID 99V008000 or campaign 98060-01.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 99V008000

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

What is recall 99V008000?

NHTSA recall 99V008000 was issued by Shyft Group on January 15, 1999. It addresses: Spartan/suspension. The recall affects approximately 542 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 99V008000 or the manufacturer campaign number 98060-01. 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.