3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 2013-10-24
Description
Spartan motors chassis (spartan chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011, 2013, and 2014 school bus chassis manufactured december 21, 2010, through september 18, 2013. The nut that affixes the steering wheel nut may have been insufficiently tightened.
Consequence
The loose steering wheel nut may cause the steering wheel to come loose resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Spartan chassis will notify owners, and dealers will verify the steering wheel nut torque. The recall began on november 4, 2013. Owners may contact spartan motors at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's recall campaign number is 13023.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Posted on: 2014-10-28
Description
Spartan motors chassis, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 school bus chassis manufactured december 21, 2010, to june 26, 2014, and equipped with air brake systems. The affected chassis may have been manufactured with the rear antilock brake system (abs) harness connectors reversed.
Consequence
If the abs connectors are reversed, the rear wheels may lock up while braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the abs harness connectors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on january 14, 2015. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14015.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Posted on: 2015-03-24
Description
Spartan motors, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 school bus chassis manufactured april 21, 2011, to february 26, 2015. The fuel/water separator heater terminals and connectors may melt and allow air into the fuel system resulting in an engine stall. Additionally, heat from the terminals may ignite the connector, harness, and other materials.
Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Overheated terminals may result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
A bracket that will secure the harness to the heated fuel water separator will be supplied, and installed. Additionally, a new filter head assembly and connecting harness will be supplied. All of which will be supplied free of charge. This recall began on december 2, 2015. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15006.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.