2011-2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab recall: parking brake
Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 17, 2013. It covers about 73 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 73
- reported
- Oct 17, 2013
- owners notified
- Dec 13, 2013
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- Spartan Motors Chassis Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cab buses manufactured February 17, 2011, through February 22, 2013. The park brake cable may be routed in a manner in which it contacts the rear hydraulic brake line.
- Risk
- The contact may cause a hole may be worn into the hydraulic brake line which could result in a loss of rear brakes without warning. Loss of rear brakes would result in an increased stopping distance which may cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan Chassis will notify owners and dealers will properly secure the park brake cable so that it cannot rub against the brake line. This will be done at no cost to the owner. The recall began on November 13, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Chassis at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan Chassis' recall number is 13020.
Recall number 13V495000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 13V495000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab parking brake?
Yes. Recall 13V495000, reported on October 17, 2013, covers about 73 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V495000?
Spartan Chassis will notify owners and dealers will properly secure the park brake cable so that it cannot rub against the brake line. This will be done at no cost to the owner. The recall began on November 13, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Chassis at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan Chassis' recall number is 13020.
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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