Recall 16V537000: 2011–2015 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 19, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 39
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Transit Bus Chassis Cabs manufactured June 16, 2011, to December 1, 2015, and built to be completed as transit buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). These chassis cabs have frames that may crack.
The risk
The cracked frame may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan has notified owners, and dealers will weld any cracked frames as an interim fix. For the final remedy, the dealers will add reinforcement to both chassis rails, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on July 18, 2016. The recall began on October 5, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 16019.
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.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2011 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab
- 2012 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab
- 2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab
- 2014 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab
- 2015 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V537000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 16019
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors USA
- Owner letters
- Oct 5, 2016
- Components
- Structure:frame and members (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology