Spartan Motors recall: Parking brake
What is wrong
Spartan Motors Chassis Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cab buses manufactured February 17, 2011, through February 22, 2013. The park brake cable may be routed in a manner in which it contacts the rear hydraulic brake line.
What could happen
The contact may cause a hole may be worn into the hydraulic brake line which could result in a loss of rear brakes without warning. Loss of rear brakes would result in an increased stopping distance which may cause a crash.
The fix
Spartan Chassis will notify owners and dealers will properly secure the park brake cable so that it cannot rub against the brake line. This will be done at no cost to the owner. The recall began on November 13, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Chassis at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis' recall number is 13020.
Vehicles covered
- Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab 2011–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V495000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 17, 2013
- Owners notified
- Dec 13, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 73
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 17, 2011 to Feb 22, 2013
- Part
- Parking brake; Service brakes, hydraulic
- Maker's own recall number
- 13020
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: Service brakes, hydraulic Sep 18, 2013
- Spartan Motors recall: Suspension 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.