The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13V302000·Announced 2013-07-09

Spartan Motors Recalls Transit Bus Chassis Cabs for Fuel Pump Defect

Spartan Motors is recalling 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cabs because a faulty harness may cause the fuel pump to shut off, leading to engine stalling.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel system) where the engine may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Motors, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cabs manufactured between February 17, 2011, and February 14, 2013. The recall involves 46 vehicles.

The defect is an improper connection in the extension harness that connects the main chassis harness to the fuel pump. This issue may cause the fuel pump to inadvertently shut off. If the fuel pump shuts off, the engine will stall without warning, which increases the risk of a crash.

Spartan Motors will notify owners, and dealers will install a new extension harness free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-517-543-6400 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB
Brand
SPARTAN MOTORS
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Bus Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
46

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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