Recall 14V191000

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Report Date
20140415
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
4 models

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.