Recall 16V537000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Defect Description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Transit Bus Chassis Cabs manufactured June 16, 2011, to December 1, 2015, and built to be completed as transit buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). These chassis cabs have frames that may crack.
Safety Consequence
The cracked frame may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan has notified owners, and dealers will weld any cracked frames as an interim fix. For the final remedy, the dealers will add reinforcement to both chassis rails, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on July 18, 2016. The recall began on October 5, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 16019.
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 |
| 2015 | SPARTAN MOTORS | TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.