Parking brakeRecall 13V-495 · 2011–2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab
Spartan Motors, Inc. recall 13V-495 covers 73 2011–2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab for a parking brake problem, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 34% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V495000 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 February 22, 2013. The park brake cable may be routed in a manner in which it contacts the rear hydraulic brake line.
The risk
The contact may cause a hole may be worn into the hydraulic brake line which could result in a loss of rear brakes without warning. Loss of rear brakes would result in an increased stopping distance which may cause a crash.
The fix
Spartan Chassis will notify owners and dealers will properly secure the park brake cable so that it cannot rub against the brake line. This will be done at no cost to the owner. The recall began on November 13, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Chassis at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis' recall number is 13020.
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 February 22, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.