NHTSARecalled Jul 19, 2016 · #16V537000
Chassis Frame May Crack Causing Loss of Control
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. The cracked frame may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Chassis Frame May Crack Causing Loss of Control
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Shyft Group
- Model numbers
- 2015 Transit
- UPCs
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What you should 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.