Defect Description For Recall
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Motors) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cab Buses Manufactured February 17, 2011, Through August 8, 2013 And Equipped With An Independent Front Suspension. Due To A Manufacturing Error, The Control Arms May Fracture Or Break Without Warning.
Make Of Vehicle
SPARTAN MOTORS
Model Of Vehicle
TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
13V441000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
Effect Of Defect
If A Lower Control Arm Breaks, And Separates From The Mounting Bushing, Loss Of Vehicle Control Could Occur, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Spartan Motors Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Control Arms And Mounting Hardware, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began During October 2013. Owners May Contact Spartan Motors At 1-517-543-6400. Spartan’S Recall Number Is 13022.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20110217
End Of Manufacture
20130808
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
75
Date Owners Notified
20131024
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
20130918
Make Campaign Number
13022