Recall 14V679000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

Report Date
20141028
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Affected Vehicles
5 models

Defect Description

Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 school bus chassis manufactured December 21, 2010, to June 26, 2014, and equipped with air brake systems. The affected chassis may have been manufactured with the rear antilock brake system (ABS) harness connectors reversed.

Safety Consequence

If the ABS connectors are reversed, the rear wheels may lock up while braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the ABS harness connectors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14015.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2011 SPARTAN SB
2012 SPARTAN SB
2013 SPARTAN SB
2014 SPARTAN SB
2015 SPARTAN SB

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.