SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB 2012: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

If a lower control arm breaks, and separates from the mounting bushing, loss of vehicle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.