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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V134000

2016 Spartan Sb | 2017 Spartan Sb — Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable

Published March 4, 2016 · Recall initiated: March 4, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V134000, published March 4, 2016. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2016 Spartan Sb | 2017 Spartan Sb — Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable.

What's the hazard

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Specialty Vehicle school bus chassis manufactured from March 19, 2015, through November 9, 2015. The metal connecting clip that connects the hand operated parking brake actuator cable to the intermediate parking brake cable may fail.

What to do

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install new clips, free of charge. The parts are currently not available and all owners are advised to chock their wheels until the parts become available. The recall began on March 25, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 16005.

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Recall details

Brand
SPARTAN
Model
SB
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Lot
2016 SPARTAN SB | 2017 SPARTAN SB
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2016 Spartan Sb | 2017 Spartan Sb — Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V134000 on March 4, 2016. Reported hazard: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Specialty Vehicle school bus chassis manufactured from March 19, 2015, through November 9, 2015. The metal connecting clip that connects the hand operated parking brake actuator cable to the intermediate parking brake cable may fail.

What should I do if I have this product?

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install new clips, free of charge. The parts are currently not available and all owners are advised to chock their wheels until the parts become available. The recall began on March 25, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 16005.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SPARTAN. Model: SB.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)