The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13V441000·Announced 2013-09-18

Spartan Motors Recalls 2011-2013 Transit Buses for Control Arm Fracture Risk

Spartan Motors is recalling 75 model year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cab vehicles because front suspension control arms may fracture without warning, increasing crash risk.

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 (suspension control arm fracture) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Motors, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cab buses manufactured between February 17, 2011, and August 8, 2013. The recall affects 75 vehicles equipped with an independent front suspension.

Due to a manufacturing error, the front suspension control arms may fracture or break without warning. If a lower control arm breaks and separates from the mounting bushing, the driver could lose vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Spartan Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the control arms and mounting hardware free of charge. The recall began in October 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
Hazard
Affected units
75

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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