Recall 14V191000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.