2011-2017 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab recall: exhaust system
Spartan Motors USA reported this safety recall on November 1, 2016. It covers about 245 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 245
- reported
- Nov 1, 2016
- owners notified
- Nov 29, 2016
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
- What is wrong
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Transit Bus Chassis Cabs manufactured February 17, 2011, to October 19, 2016. The affected vehicles have an exhaust tube that may disconnect at a joint near the underside of the floor, potentially exposing the floor to high temperatures for prolonged time periods.
- Risk
- If the floor is exposed to the heat of exhaust gases for long periods, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will remove the current securing clamp and install a sleeve with different clamps, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 16026.
Recall number 16V795000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 16V795000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2017 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab exhaust system?
Yes. Recall 16V795000, reported on November 1, 2016, covers about 245 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V795000?
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will remove the current securing clamp and install a sleeve with different clamps, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 16026.
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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