2013 Spartan SB recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 2013 Spartan SB, covering 495 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Fuel system, diesel
- What is wrong
- Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 School Bus chassis manufactured April 21, 2011, to February 26, 2015. The fuel/water separator heater terminals and connectors may melt and allow air into the fuel system resulting in an engine stall. Additionally, heat from the terminals may ignite the connector, harness, and other materials.
- Risk
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Overheated terminals may result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- A bracket that will secure the harness to the heated fuel water separator will be supplied, and installed. Additionally, a new filter head assembly and connecting harness will be supplied. All of which will be supplied free of charge. This recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15006.
Recall number 15V170000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: antilock
- What is wrong
- Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 school bus chassis manufactured December 21, 2010, to June 26, 2014, and equipped with air brake systems. The affected chassis may have been manufactured with the rear antilock brake system (ABS) harness connectors reversed.
- Risk
- If the ABS connectors are reversed, the rear wheels may lock up while braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the ABS harness connectors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14015.
Recall number 14V679000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Spartan Motors Chassis (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011, 2013, and 2014 School Bus Chassis manufactured December 21, 2010, through September 18, 2013. The nut that affixes the steering wheel nut may have been insufficiently tightened.
- Risk
- The loose steering wheel nut may cause the steering wheel to come loose resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will verify the steering wheel nut torque. The recall began on November 4, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's recall campaign number is 13023.
Recall number 13V481000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2013 Spartan SB recalls
How do I check if my 2013 Spartan SB has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2013 Spartan SB have?
3, covering fuel system, diesel, service brakes, air and steering.
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