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NHTSARecalled Sep 18, 2013 · #13V453000

Front Sway Bar may Detach/Loss of Brakes

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cab buses manufactured February 17, 2011, through August 8, 2013; and equipped with a front sway bar on the independent front suspension and hydraulic brakes. In the affected vehicles, the fasteners attaching the sway bar to the frame may come loose. If the sway bar detaches, it may damage the hydraulic brake lines resulting in reduced braking power. As such, the vehicle would require a longer distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Front Sway Bar may Detach/Loss of Brakes
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Model numbers
2013 Transit
UPCs

What you should do

Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will install new fasteners with appropriate torque requirements, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Chassis at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis' number for this campaign is 13018.

View the official CPSC notice