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NHTSARecalled Mar 4, 2016 · #16V134000

Parking Brake Cable Clips may Fail

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Specialty Vehicle school bus chassis manufactured from March 19, 2015, through November 9, 2015. The metal connecting clip that connects the hand operated parking brake actuator cable to the intermediate parking brake cable may fail. If the parking brake cable connection fails, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Parking Brake Cable Clips may Fail
  • 2016-2017 Specialty
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Model numbers
2017 Specialty
UPCs

What you should do

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install new clips, free of charge. The parts are currently not available and all owners are advised to chock their wheels until the parts become available. The recall began on March 25, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 16005.

View the official CPSC notice