Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 13V-453 · 2011–2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab
Spartan Motors, Inc. recall 13V-453 covers 75 2011–2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on September 18, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 41% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V453000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cab buses manufactured February 17, 2011, through August 8, 2013; and equipped with a front sway bar on the independent front suspension and hydraulic brakes. In the affected vehicles, the fasteners attaching the sway bar to the frame may come loose.
The risk
If the sway bar detaches, it may damage the hydraulic brake lines resulting in reduced braking power. As such, the vehicle would require a longer distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will install new fasteners with appropriate torque requirements, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Chassis at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis' number for this campaign is 13018.
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.