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NHTSARecalled Sep 18, 2013 · #13V441000

Lower Control Arms May Fracture

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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

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.

View the official CPSC notice