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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13V495000

2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab | 2011 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab | 2012 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab — Parking brake

Published October 31, 2013 · Recall initiated: October 17, 2013

Summary

NHTSA records recall 13V495000, published October 31, 2013 and initiated October 17, 2013. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab | 2011 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab | 2012 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab — Parking brake.

What's the hazard

Spartan Motors Chassis Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cab buses manufactured February 17, 2011, through February 22, 2013. The park brake cable may be routed in a manner in which it contacts the rear hydraulic brake line.

What to do

Spartan Chassis will notify owners and dealers will properly secure the park brake cable so that it cannot rub against the brake line. This will be done at no cost to the owner. The recall began on November 13, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Chassis at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis' recall number is 13020.

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Recall details

Brand
SPARTAN MOTORS
Model
TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Lot
2013 SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB | 2011 SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB | 2012 SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab | 2011 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab | 2012 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab — Parking brake recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V495000 on October 31, 2013. Reported hazard: Spartan Motors Chassis Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cab buses manufactured February 17, 2011, through February 22, 2013. The park brake cable may be routed in a manner in which it contacts the rear hydraulic brake line.

What should I do if I have this product?

Spartan Chassis will notify owners and dealers will properly secure the park brake cable so that it cannot rub against the brake line. This will be done at no cost to the owner. The recall began on November 13, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Chassis at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis' recall number is 13020.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SPARTAN MOTORS. Model: TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)