2014 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis CabProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2014 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-795 the manufacturer reports only 9% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 1, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2014 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

9%repaired · 2018 Q1

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

Recall 16V-795 · Nov 1, 2016 · 245 vehicles · 21 repaired

Risk. If the floor is exposed to the heat of exhaust gases for long periods, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2018 Q1

Structure: frame and members

Recall 16V-537 · Jul 19, 2016 · 39 vehicles · 39 repaired

Risk. The cracked frame may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

32%repaired · 2015 Q3

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 14V-191 · Apr 15, 2014 · 91 vehicles · 29 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Spartan Motors.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other Transit Bus Chassis Cab year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Transit Bus Chassis Cab median. How we score

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