Storage: tank assemblyRecall 14V-191 · 2011–2014 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab
Spartan Motors, Inc. recall 14V-191 covers 91 2011–2014 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on April 15, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 32% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V191000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Spartan Motors Chassis Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Transit Bus Chassis Cab vehicles manufactured February 17, 2011, through March 18, 2014. The affected vehicles have fuel tank mounting crossmembers that could crack and potentially allow the fuel tank to fall to the ground, resulting in a fuel leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install new fuel tank mounting crossmembers, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14005.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
32%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 17, 2011 to March 18, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.