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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 16V537📅 Jul 19, 2016

2011–2015 Spartan Motors Transit BUS Chassis CAB recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Transit Bus Chassis Cabs manufactured June 16, 2011, to December 1, 2015, and built to be completed as transit buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). These chassis cabs have frames that may crack.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V537000
Manufacturer recall #
16019
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors USA
Vehicles affected
39
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 5, 2016
Built
Jun 16, 2011 – Dec 1, 2015
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V537 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V537?

2011–2015 Spartan Motors Transit BUS Chassis CAB. 39 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Spartan Motors dealer to book the free repair.