SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB 2012: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V441000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN MOTORS | TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-10-24 | 2013-09-18 | 2013-10-17 |
Production Dates: 2011-02-17 - 2013-08-08
Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 13022
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 75
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If a lower control arm breaks, and separates from the mounting bushing, loss of vehicle control could occur, 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 during October 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's recall number is 13022.
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.
