Spartan Motors Recall 16V537000: Structure, Frame And Members

NHTSA recall 16V537000 · announced July 19, 2016 · filed by Spartan Motors Usa · 39 units affected

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.

What to do

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.

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
• 2014 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab
• 2015 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.