NHTSARecalled Sep 18, 2013 · #13V441000
Lower Control Arms May Fracture
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. If a lower control arm breaks, and separates from the mounting bushing, loss of vehicle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Lower Control Arms May Fracture
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Shyft Group
- Model numbers
- 2013 Transit
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.