NHTSA Campaign 14V679000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Issued by Spartan Motors, Inc. · Reported Oct 28, 2014 · 65 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 school bus chassis manufactured December 21, 2010, to June 26, 2014, and equipped with air brake systems. The affected chassis may have been manufactured with the rear antilock brake system (ABS) harness connectors reversed.
Consequence
If the ABS connectors are reversed, the rear wheels may lock up while braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the ABS harness connectors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14015.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN | SB | 2011 | 65 |
| SPARTAN | SB | 2012 | 65 |
| SPARTAN | SB | 2013 | 65 |
| SPARTAN | SB | 2014 | 65 |
| SPARTAN | SB | 2015 | 65 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V679000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.