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NHTSA recall 13V441000

Suspension › Front › Control arm

Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab

Reported Sep 18, 201375 vehicles affectedSpartan Motors, Inc.Maker’s number 13022Built Feb 17, 2011 – Aug 8, 2013

The defect

Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Motors) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cab buses manufactured February 17, 2011, through August 8, 2013 and equipped with an independent front suspension. Due to a manufacturing error, the control arms may fracture or break without warning.

The risk

If a lower control arm breaks, and separates from the mounting bushing, loss of vehicle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Spartan Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the control arms and mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began during October 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's recall number is 13022.

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Vehicles in this recall

Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab
201120122013

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.