2011-2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab recall: control arm
Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 18, 2013. It covers about 75 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 75
- reported
- Sep 18, 2013
- owners notified
- Oct 24, 2013
Suspension: front: control arm
- What is wrong
- Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Motors) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cab buses manufactured February 17, 2011, through August 8, 2013 and equipped with an independent front suspension. Due to a manufacturing error, the control arms may fracture or break without warning.
- Risk
- If a lower control arm breaks, and separates from the mounting bushing, loss of vehicle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the control arms and mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began during October 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's recall number is 13022.
Recall number 13V441000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 13V441000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab control arm?
Yes. Recall 13V441000, reported on September 18, 2013, covers about 75 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V441000?
Spartan Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the control arms and mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began during October 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's recall number is 13022.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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