Spartan K3 (2023) Recall: Fuel Leak Fire Risk
Shyft Group recalls 2020-2023 Spartan K3 RV Chassis vehicles with potential fuel leaks that could cause fire if near ignition sources. Free repairs available for affected models.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2023 Spartan K3 RV Chassis vehicles due to a risk of high-pressure fuel leaks that could ignite near ignition sources. Owners with engines under 75 miles should get vibration isolators installed, while those with more than 75 miles need new fuel tubes with isolators. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81537-spartan-k3-2023-recall-fuel-leak-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81537-spartan-k3-2023-recall-fuel-leak-fire-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V969000
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“Spartan K3 (2023) Recall: Fuel Leak Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81537-spartan-k3-2023-recall-fuel-leak-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V969000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V969000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack. This can cause high-pressure fuel leaks that could ignite if near an ignition source like a spark plug or hot engine part.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020-2023 Spartan K3 RV Chassis vehicles with engines that have 75 miles or less, or more than 75 miles. Drivers using these vehicles with the specific fuel tube issue are at most risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2020-2023 Spartan K3 RV Chassis model with an engine that has 75 miles or less, or more than 75 miles. The recall covers vehicles where the fuel tubes for cylinders four, five, and six may have cracked.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Repair
Dealers will install vibration isolators on engines with 75 miles or less, or provide new fuel tubes with isolators for engines with more than 75 miles. Repairs are free.
What NHTSA says to do
On engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2021. Owners may contact Cummins Care at 1-800-CUMMINS (1-800-286-6467) or visit the website at care.cummins.com or owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-23.
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 21V969000 — Shyft Group Spartan K3 (2023) Recall: Fuel Leak Fire Risk Hello, I own a Spartan K3 (2023) Recall: Fuel Leak Fire Risk that is covered by recall 21V969000 from Shyft Group. The official recall notice states: On engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2021. Owners may contact Cummins Care at 1-800-CUMMINS (1-800-286-6467) or visit the website at care.cummins.com or owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-23. 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 #21V969000 (December 14, 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.