Engine and engine cooling: exhaust systemRecall 16V-795 · 2011–2017 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab
Spartan Motors USA recall 16V-795 covers 245 2011–2017 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab for a engine and engine cooling: exhaust system problem, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 9% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V795000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Transit Bus Chassis Cabs manufactured February 17, 2011, to October 19, 2016. The affected vehicles have an exhaust tube that may disconnect at a joint near the underside of the floor, potentially exposing the floor to high temperatures for prolonged time periods.
The risk
If the floor is exposed to the heat of exhaust gases for long periods, it can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will remove the current securing clamp and install a sleeve with different clamps, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 16026.
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
9%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.