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2016-2017 Spartan SB recall: linkage and cable

Spartan Motors USA reported this safety recall on March 4, 2016. It covers about 63 vehicles.

vehicles affected
63
reported
Mar 4, 2016
owners notified
Mar 25, 2016

Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable

What is wrong
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Specialty Vehicle school bus chassis manufactured from March 19, 2015, through November 9, 2015. The metal connecting clip that connects the hand operated parking brake actuator cable to the intermediate parking brake cable may fail.
Risk
If the parking brake cable connection fails, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install new clips, free of charge. The parts are currently not available and all owners are advised to chock their wheels until the parts become available. The recall began on March 25, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 16005.

Recall number 16V134000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V134000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 Spartan SB linkage and cable?

Yes. Recall 16V134000, reported on March 4, 2016, covers about 63 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V134000?

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install new clips, free of charge. The parts are currently not available and all owners are advised to chock their wheels until the parts become available. The recall began on March 25, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 16005.

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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