Structure: frame and membersRecall 16V-537 · 2011–2015 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab
Spartan Motors USA recall 16V-537 covers 39 2011–2015 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on July 19, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V537000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Transit Bus Chassis Cabs manufactured June 16, 2011, to December 1, 2015, and built to be completed as transit buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). These chassis cabs have frames that may crack.
The risk
The cracked frame may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan has notified owners, and dealers will weld any cracked frames as an interim fix. For the final remedy, the dealers will add reinforcement to both chassis rails, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on July 18, 2016. The recall began on October 5, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 16019.
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
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.