SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB 2014: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V191000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN MOTORS | TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-06-12 | 2014-04-15 | 2014-04-18 |
Production Dates: 2011-02-17 - 2014-03-18
Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14005
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 91
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Spartan Motors Chassis Inc. "Spartan" is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Transit Bus Chassis Cab vehicles manufactured February 17, 2011, through March 18, 2014. The affected vehicles have fuel tank mounting crossmembers that could crack and potentially allow the fuel tank to fall to the ground, resulting in a fuel leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install new fuel tank mounting crossmembers, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14005.
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.
