Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab: Structure — frame and members

Affects Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab · 2011–2015 — about 39 vehicles.

The hazard

The cracked frame may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to 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.

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