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2018 ISUZU FTR

Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Single Cab) • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE • 12 inspections • 7 recalls

Vehicle specs from NHTSA vPIC. Inspection history from FMCSA roadside records (operator USDOT on the ticket, not title). Something wrong? Report a data issue.

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7 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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View full inspection history (12 inspections across 2 carriers)

Cross-carrier inspection timeline — each row is an FMCSA roadside inspection under that carrier's USDOT on that date (not title/ownership).

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Inspections
12
Carriers
2
Open recalls
7
Complaints
0

Vehicle identity

VIN
54DK6S161JSG00049
Model Year
2018
Make
ISUZU
Model
FTR
Manufacturer
THE SHYFT GROUP, INC.
WMI
54D

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model
I1B - 4HK1TC
Engine Manufacturer
Isuzu
Cylinders
4
Displacement
5.2 L
Horsepower
215
Configuration
In-Line
Turbo
Yes
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
4x2

Weight & Dimensions

GVWR
Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg)
Body Class
Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Single Cab)
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
Axles
2

Manufacturing

Plant City
CHARLOTTE
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant Company
Spartan Motors Chasis Inc
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
Apr 30, 2026

Active Safety
Brake System
Air

Carriers on this VIN

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Technical details (2)
Note
Bumper to Back of Cab length = 81 inches
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Tilt

Carriers on FMCSA inspections

Distinct USDOT numbers that appear on roadside inspection tickets for this VIN. Dates are first/last inspection under each carrier — not registration or title.

Carrier USDOT First seen Last seen Inspections
SHARP'S TARPS LTD 581610 Jun 26, 2023 Feb 10, 2026 11
COWAN SYSTEMS LLC 548880 Jul 24, 2023 Jul 24, 2023 1

Plates observed

OR · T620030 OR · Y130525 OR · Y130527

Sister VINs

VINs sharing the same WMI + VDS prefix + model year as this vehicle — likely from the same production run.

54DK6S160JSG00091 54DK6S160JSG00107 54DK6S160JSG00138 54DK6S160JSG00169 54DK6S160JSG00219 54DK6S160JSG00222 54DK6S160JSG00267 54DK6S160JSG00284

Roadside inspections (12)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
87026688 Feb 10, 2026 SHARP'S TARPS LTD 2
86826099 Jan 13, 2026 SHARP'S TARPS LTD 1
86562638 Dec 9, 2025 SHARP'S TARPS LTD 1
86278659 Nov 5, 2025 SHARP'S TARPS LTD 2
85898522 Sep 23, 2025 SHARP'S TARPS LTD 1
83553516 Jan 7, 2025 SHARP'S TARPS LTD 1
82543016 Aug 27, 2024 SHARP'S TARPS LTD 2
82418721 Aug 13, 2024 SHARP'S TARPS LTD 2
81626530 May 14, 2024 SHARP'S TARPS LTD 6
80668851 Jan 18, 2024 SHARP'S TARPS LTD 0
79217754 Jul 24, 2023 COWAN SYSTEMS LLC 0
79010467 Jun 26, 2023 SHARP'S TARPS LTD 1

Recalls for this make/model/year (7)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign Component
25V719000 SUSPENSION
21V861000 STEERING
20V554000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
20V195000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
19V647000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
19V467000 STEERING
18V758000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Inspection history across all operators

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN. Includes inspections under different carriers if the truck has changed hands.

This VIN has been inspected 12 times across 2 distinct carriers since first being inspected on Jun 26, 2023. Most recent inspection: Feb 10, 2026 by SHARP'S TARPS LTD. 19 total violations cited; 4 out-of-service events.

Date Carrier Violations
Feb 10, 2026 SHARP'S TARPS LTD 2
Jan 13, 2026 SHARP'S TARPS LTD 1
Dec 9, 2025 SHARP'S TARPS LTD 1
Nov 5, 2025 SHARP'S TARPS LTD 2
Sep 23, 2025 SHARP'S TARPS LTD 1
Jan 7, 2025 SHARP'S TARPS LTD 1
Aug 27, 2024 SHARP'S TARPS LTD 2
Aug 13, 2024 SHARP'S TARPS LTD 2
May 14, 2024 SHARP'S TARPS LTD 6
Jan 18, 2024 SHARP'S TARPS LTD 0
Jul 24, 2023 COWAN SYSTEMS LLC ← carrier change 0
Jun 26, 2023 SHARP'S TARPS LTD ← carrier change 1

Operator changes (inspection records)

When consecutive FMCSA inspections list different operating USDOT numbers for this VIN. Common after fleet transfers; can also reflect data-entry errors on rare tickets.

How to read this: FMCSA inspection records show which carrier operated the vehicle on a given date, not the legal owner. A single change may reflect a sale, sublease, or fleet reassignment.

Approximate date From carrier To carrier
Between Jun 26, 2023 and Jul 24, 2023 SHARP'S TARPS LTD COWAN SYSTEMS LLC
Between Jul 24, 2023 and Jan 18, 2024 COWAN SYSTEMS LLC SHARP'S TARPS LTD

We say "Sale/auction not necessarily implied" — we see a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment.

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me? ▾
This VIN has been pulled into 12 roadside inspections on record with FMCSA. Each inspection shows the carrier operating the vehicle that day, the inspection level (1 through 6), the violations cited, and whether the vehicle or driver was placed out-of-service. The cross-carrier timeline tells you whether the vehicle has stayed with one operator or moved between fleets.
Has this truck been operated by multiple carriers? ▾
FMCSA inspection records list 2 different operating USDOT numbers for this VIN. That usually means the truck was inspected under more than one fleet (sale, lease, dealer transport, or reassignment). It can also happen if an inspector mistyped a digit on a ticket — open individual inspection rows to verify dates and carriers. These rows are inspection operators, not title holders.
Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN? ▾
Yes. FMCSA records show 4 inspections where this VIN was placed out-of-service overall. An out-of-service order means the vehicle, driver, or both were ordered off the road until the cited defect was corrected. The timeline above marks each inspection's OOS state.
How do I see the full violation list for an inspection? ▾
Click the inspection date in the timeline above to open that inspection's detail page. The detail page lists every violation cited (FMCSR section, severity weight, OOS flag), the inspecting station, and the carrier's other inspections at that station and around that date.
What if this VIN has fewer inspections than I'd expect for its age? ▾
Roadside inspection volume varies a lot by vehicle use. A vehicle in high-mileage long-haul service is inspected more often than a vehicle in local or seasonal use. Inspections also depend on the routes, the carrier's safety profile (which can flag the carrier for more frequent inspection), and where the vehicle crosses scales. A low inspection count is not by itself a sign of anything wrong with the vehicle.
Can I see this VIN's recall remediation status? ▾
This VIN's make/model/year matches 7 open NHTSA recall campaigns. NHTSA does not publish per-VIN remediation status in its public datasets, so we cannot show whether this exact VIN has had the recall work performed. To check completion status, use NHTSA's official recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact the manufacturer with the VIN — we link to the manufacturer page from the recall campaign rows above when available.

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Data sources & freshness

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FMCSA

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NHTSA

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

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EIA

Retail diesel and gasoline price history and state fuel-tax tables.

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Transport Canada

Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

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