2015 SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 16V537000 on 07/18/2016
- Component:
- Structure:frame and members
- Manufactured:
- 06/15/2011 - 11/30/2015
- Affected:
- 39
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- The cracked frame may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 16V795000 on 10/31/2016
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Manufactured:
- 02/16/2011 - 10/18/2016
- Affected:
- 245
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- If the floor is exposed to the heat of exhaust gases for long periods, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- 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.
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