Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab: Service brakes — and fittings

Affects Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab · 2011–2013 — about 75 vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to 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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational