Defect Description For Recall
Spartan Motors Chassis Inc. (Spartan Chassis) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cab Buses Manufactured February 17, 2011, Through February 22, 2013. The Park Brake Cable May Be Routed In A Manner In Which It Contacts The Rear Hydraulic Brake Line.
Make Of Vehicle
SPARTAN MOTORS
Model Of Vehicle
TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
13V495000
Component Description
Parking Brake
Effect Of Defect
The Contact May Cause A Hole May Be Worn Into The Hydraulic Brake Line Which Could Result In A Loss Of Rear Brakes Without Warning. Loss Of Rear Brakes Would Result In An Increased Stopping Distance Which May Cause A Crash.
Fix Defect
Spartan Chassis Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Properly Secure The Park Brake Cable So That It Cannot Rub Against The Brake Line. This Will Be Done At No Cost To The Owner. The Recall Began On November 13, 2013. Owners May Contact Spartan Chassis At 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis’ Recall Number Is 13020.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20110217
End Of Manufacture
20130222
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
73
Date Owners Notified
20131213
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
20131017
Make Campaign Number
13020