NHTSA Campaign 16V537000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Issued by Spartan Motors USA · Reported Jul 19, 2016 · 39 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN MOTORS | TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB | 2011 | 39 |
| SPARTAN MOTORS | TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB | 2012 | 39 |
| SPARTAN MOTORS | TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB | 2013 | 39 |
| SPARTAN MOTORS | TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB | 2014 | 39 |
| SPARTAN MOTORS | TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB | 2015 | 39 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V537000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.