Defect Description For Recall
Spartan Motors Chassis Inc. (Spartan) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2014 Transit Bus Chassis Cab Vehicles Manufactured February 17, 2011, Through March 18, 2014. The Affected Vehicles Have Fuel Tank Mounting Crossmembers That Could Crack And Potentially Allow The Fuel Tank To Fall To The Ground, Resulting In A Fuel Leak.
Make Of Vehicle
SPARTAN MOTORS
Model Of Vehicle
TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
14V191000
Component Description
Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
A Fuel Leak In The Presence Of An Ignition Source Increases The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Spartan Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install New Fuel Tank Mounting Crossmembers, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 12, 2014. Owners May Contact Spartan At 1-517-543-6400. Spartan’S Number For This Recall Is 14005.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20110217
End Of Manufacture
20140318
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
91
Date Owners Notified
20140612
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
20140415
Make Campaign Number
14005