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 — Structure: frame and members
Published July 19, 2016 · Recall initiated: July 19, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V537000, published July 19, 2016. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 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 — Structure: frame and members.
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.
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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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Questions about this recall
Was 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 — Structure: frame and members recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V537000 on July 19, 2016. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
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.