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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V537000

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Published July 19, 2016 · Recall initiated: July 19, 2016

What's the hazard

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Transit Bus Chassis Cabs manufactured June 16, 2011, to December 1, 2015, and built to be completed as transit buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). These chassis cabs have frames that may crack.

What to do

Spartan has notified owners, and dealers will weld any cracked frames as an interim fix. For the final remedy, the dealers will add reinforcement to both chassis rails, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on July 18, 2016. The recall began on October 5, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 16019.

Recall details

Brand
SPARTAN MOTORS
Model
TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Lot
2012 SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB | 2014 SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB | 2011 SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB | 2015 SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB | 2013 SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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