2016 Spartan SB Problems: 0 Complaints, 2 Recalls

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Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cableReported March 4, 2016 · 63 vehicles affected

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 · Recall details

Fuel system, dieselReported March 24, 2015 · 292 vehicles affected

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

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Is the 2016 Spartan SB reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2016 Spartan SB.

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How many recalls does the 2016 Spartan SB have?

2 recalls, covering parking brake and fuel system, diesel.

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