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Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab — 13V441000

NHTSA ID
13V441000
Make
Spartan Motors
Model
Transit Bus Chassis Cab
Years Affected
2011
Recall Date
2013-09-18
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Units Affected
75
Completion Rate
Mfr Campaign No.
13022

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.

Affected Vehicles

Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab
Model Years: 2011

2011 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab