SPARTAN SB 2014: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V679000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN SB 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-01-14 2014-10-28 2014-10-28

Production Dates: 2010-12-21 - 2014-06-26

Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14015

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 65

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. "Spartan" is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 school bus chassis manufactured December 21, 2010, to June 26, 2014, and equipped with air brake systems. The affected chassis may have been manufactured with the rear antilock brake system "ABS" harness connectors reversed.

Consequence

If the ABS connectors are reversed, the rear wheels may lock up while braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the ABS harness connectors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14015.

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.