Spartan Motors Recalls Transit Bus Chassis Cabs Due to Sway Bar Fastener Issue
Spartan Motors is recalling 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cabs because front sway bar fasteners may loosen, potentially damaging brake lines and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (sway bar fasteners) that can damage hydraulic brake lines, leading to reduced braking power and an increased risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.
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 vehicles equipped with a front sway bar on the independent front suspension and hydraulic brakes.
In the affected vehicles, the fasteners attaching the sway bar to the frame may come loose. If the sway bar detaches, it may damage the hydraulic brake lines, resulting in reduced braking power. This condition would require a longer distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will install new fasteners with appropriate torque requirements free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Chassis 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
- 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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