Spartan Motors recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Motors) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cab buses manufactured February 17, 2011, through August 8, 2013 and equipped with an independent front suspension. Due to a manufacturing error, the control arms may fracture or break without warning.
What could happen
If a lower control arm breaks, and separates from the mounting bushing, loss of vehicle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the control arms and mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began during October 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's recall number is 13022.
Vehicles covered
- Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab 2011–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V441000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 18, 2013
- Owners notified
- Oct 24, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 75
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 17, 2011 to Aug 8, 2013
- Part
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
- Maker's own recall number
- 13022
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Spartan Motors recall: Engine and engine cooling Nov 1, 2016
- Spartan Motors recall: Structure Jul 19, 2016
- Spartan Motors recall: Fuel system, diesel Apr 15, 2014
- Spartan Motors recall: Parking brake Oct 17, 2013
- Spartan Motors recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Sep 18, 2013
- Spartan Motors recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jul 9, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.