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NHTSARecalled Nov 1, 2016 · #16V795000

Exhaust Tube Can Separate Causing Fire

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Transit Bus Chassis Cabs manufactured February 17, 2011, to October 19, 2016. The affected vehicles have an exhaust tube that may disconnect at a joint near the underside of the floor, potentially exposing the floor to high temperatures for prolonged time periods. If the floor is exposed to the heat of exhaust gases for long periods, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
Exhaust Tube Can Separate Causing Fire
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Model numbers
2017 Transit
UPCs

What you should do

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will remove the current securing clamp and install a sleeve with different clamps, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 16026.

View the official CPSC notice