2024-2026 Spartan RV Chassis K2, 2024-2026 Spartan RV Chassis K3, 2025-2027 Spartan RV Chassis K4 and 1 more model recall: Unintended Brake Light Illumination/FMVSS 108
Report received by NHTSA: May 8, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Shyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain 2025 Spartan RV Chassis K1, 2024-2026 RV Chassis K2, RV Chassis K3, and 2025-2027 RV Chassis K4 vehicles. The exterior brake lights may remain illuminated when the driver is not applying the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
Brake lights that remain on may fail to alert other vehicles of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
836 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2024-2026 Spartan RV Chassis K2, 2024-2026 Spartan RV Chassis K3, 2025-2027 Spartan RV Chassis K4, 2025 Spartan RV Chassis K1.
- Compared with
Shyft Group has 6 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 10 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
78 earlier NHTSA recalls by Shyft Group since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- May 5, 2026 2025 Utilimaster Velocity recall: Incorrect Cargo Carrying Capacity on Label
- April 24, 2026 2022 Utilimaster Aeromaster recall: Incorrect GVWR on Certification Label
- Feb. 17, 2026 2024-2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800 recall: Gearbox May Bind and Cause Loss of Steering
- July 7, 2025 2015-2025 Utilimaster Truck Body recall: Turn Signals and Brake Lights May Fail (agency record)
- July 2, 2025 2024-2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800 recall: Parking Brake May Not Engage (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Shyft will replace the pressure switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2026. Owners may contact Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft's number for this recall is 26-05.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Spartan RV Chassis K1 2025
- Spartan RV Chassis K2 2024-2026
- Spartan RV Chassis K3 2024-2026
- Spartan RV Chassis K4 2025-2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V292000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Shyft Group |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received by NHTSA | May 8, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 836 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26-05 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record