Recall 16V795000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Report Date
20161101
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
7 models

Defect Description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Transit Bus Chassis Cabs manufactured February 17, 2011, to October 19, 2016. The affected vehicles have an exhaust tube that may disconnect at a joint near the underside of the floor, potentially exposing the floor to high temperatures for prolonged time periods.

Safety Consequence

If the floor is exposed to the heat of exhaust gases for long periods, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will remove the current securing clamp and install a sleeve with different clamps, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 16026.

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
2016 SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB
2017 SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB

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