- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
- Problem
- Shyft Group (Shyft Group) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Spartan RV Chassis K3 vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
- Risk
- A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Fuel tubes running from the fuel rail to the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack over time. A crack can cause a high-pressure diesel fuel leak.
A high-pressure fuel leak near an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should not ignore this recall.
Authorized dealers will repair your vehicle at no cost. On engines with 75 miles or less, vibration isolators will be installed on the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators. To check for this recall, contact Cummins Care at 1-800-286-6467 or care.cummins.com, or Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan K3 | 2020202120222023 |
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