Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab: Parking brake

Affects Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab · 2011–2013 — about 73 vehicles.

The hazard

The contact may cause a hole may be worn into the hydraulic brake line which could result in a loss of rear brakes without warning. Loss of rear brakes would result in an increased stopping distance which may cause a crash.

What to do

Spartan Chassis will notify owners and dealers will properly secure the park brake cable so that it cannot rub against the brake line. This will be done at no cost to the owner. The recall began on November 13, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Chassis at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis' recall number is 13020.

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