Spartan Motors Recall 13V302000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Delivery, Fuel Pump

NHTSA recall 13V302000 · announced July 9, 2013 · filed by Spartan Motors, Inc. · 46 units affected

The problem

Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cabs manufactured February 17, 2011, through February 14, 2013. Due to an improper connection in the extension harness that connects the main chassis harness to the fuel pump, the fuel pump may inadvertently shut off.

The risk

If the fuel pump shuts off, the engine will stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Spartan Motors will notify owners and dealers will install a new extension harness, free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-517-543-6400. This is Spartan campaign number 13015.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2011 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab
• 2012 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab
• 2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.