Front: control armRecall 13V-441 · 2011–2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab
Spartan Motors, Inc. recall 13V-441 covers 75 2011–2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab for a front: control arm problem, reported to NHTSA on September 18, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 69% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V441000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Motors) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cab buses manufactured February 17, 2011, through August 8, 2013 and equipped with an independent front suspension. Due to a manufacturing error, the control arms may fracture or break without warning.
The risk
If a lower control arm breaks, and separates from the mounting bushing, loss of vehicle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the control arms and mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began during October 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's recall number is 13022.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 17, 2011 to August 8, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.