Spartan K2 2020 Recall: Instrument Cluster May Go Blank, Risk of Crash
Shyft Group recalls 2020 Spartan K2 RVs with potential instrument cluster blanking, risking speed and warning light loss during driving. Owners must update software and secure duct work for free.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Shyft Group is recalling 2020 Spartan K2 RVs where the instrument cluster may temporarily go blank while driving, potentially causing crashes due to missing speed and warning lights. Owners need to update software and secure duct work at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80027-spartan-k2-2020-recall-instrument-cluster-may-go-blank-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80027-spartan-k2-2020-recall-instrument-cluster-may-go-blank-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V589000
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“Spartan K2 2020 Recall: Instrument Cluster May Go Blank, Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80027-spartan-k2-2020-recall-instrument-cluster-may-go-blank-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V589000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V589000).
Why it’s dangerous
The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while driving, causing critical information like speed and warning lights to disappear. This could lead to crashes if drivers don't notice the vehicle's condition.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Spartan K2 RVs with the instrument cluster issue are most at risk. The recall affects vehicles sold between 2018 and 2022.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Spartan K2 RV has an instrument cluster that goes blank while moving. The recall covers 2018-2022 models with specific chassis types.
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What to do — step by step
Update Software
Shyft Group will update the control module software for free to fix the instrument cluster issue.
Secure Duct Work
Shyft Group will reroute and secure the duct work for free to prevent the cluster from going blank.
What NHTSA says to do
Shyft Group will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the duct work, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 15, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-13.
Questions people ask
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall has no deadline for the fix; Shyft Group will handle the updates and repairs at no cost.
Contact Shyft Group
We’ve drafted a message you can send Shyft Group to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V589000 — Shyft Group Spartan K2 2020 Recall: Instrument Cluster May Go Blank, Risk of Crash Hello, I own a Spartan K2 2020 Recall: Instrument Cluster May Go Blank, Risk of Crash that is covered by recall 21V589000 from Shyft Group. The official recall notice states: Shyft Group will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the duct work, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 15, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-13. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V589000 (July 29, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.