2011-2015 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab recall: frame and members
Spartan Motors USA reported this safety recall on July 19, 2016. It covers about 39 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 39
- reported
- Jul 19, 2016
- owners notified
- Oct 5, 2016
Structure: frame and members
- What is 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 16V537000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 16V537000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2015 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab frame and members?
Yes. Recall 16V537000, reported on July 19, 2016, covers about 39 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V537000?
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.
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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