Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 16V537000

Structure: frame and members

Spartan Motors USA filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2016-07-19.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V537000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors USA
Vehicles affected
39
Reported to NHTSA
2016-07-19
Owners notified
2016-10-05

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

The cracked frame may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Scope of coverage

5 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
SPARTAN MOTORS Transit BUS Chassis CAB2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.