2011–2013 Spartan Motors Transit BUS Chassis CAB recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
Spartan Motors Chassis Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cab buses manufactured February 17, 2011, through February 22, 2013. The park brake cable may be routed in a manner in which it contacts the rear hydraulic brake line.
💥 The risk
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.
🔧 The fix
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.
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V495000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 13020
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 73
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 13, 2013
- Built
- Feb 17, 2011 – Feb 22, 2013
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.