2014 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

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Engine and engine cooling: exhaust systemReported November 1, 2016 · 245 vehicles affected

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 · Recall details

Structure: frame and membersReported July 19, 2016 · 39 vehicles affected

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 · Recall details

Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assemblyReported April 15, 2014 · 91 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Spartan Motors Chassis Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Transit Bus Chassis Cab vehicles manufactured February 17, 2011, through March 18, 2014. The affected vehicles have fuel tank mounting crossmembers that could crack and potentially allow the fuel tank to fall to the ground, resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install new fuel tank mounting crossmembers, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14005.

Recall number 14V191000 · Recall details

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Is the 2014 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab reliable?

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How many recalls does the 2014 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab have?

3 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling, structure and fuel system, diesel.

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