2011 SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB has 0 complaints and 9 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owner reports most frequently involve issues with brake and suspension components identified through formal recalls.
There are multiple recalls addressing safety systems related to brakes, suspension, fuel delivery, and frame integrity. The recalls cover various potential defects that may affect vehicle stability, braking performance, fuel containment, and exhaust heat exposure.
Recalls- Front sway bar fasteners. NHTSA recall 13V453000 affects 75 vehicles. Fasteners attaching the sway bar to the frame may come loose, risking sway bar detachment that could damage hydraulic brake lines and reduce braking power. Dealers will install new fasteners with proper torque at no cost.
- Front control arms. Recall 13V441000 covers 75 vehicles. Manufacturing errors may cause control arms to fracture or break without warning, possibly causing loss of vehicle control. Dealers replace control arms and mounting hardware for free.
- Fuel pump extension harness. Recall 13V302000 involves 46 vehicles. An improper connection may cause the fuel pump to shut off, resulting in sudden engine stalling. Dealers install a new extension harness free of charge.
- Parking brake cable routing. Recall 13V495000 affects 73 vehicles. The park brake cable may contact the rear hydraulic brake line, causing wear and brake fluid loss without warning, which increases stopping distance. Dealers secure the cable to prevent contact at no cost.
- Fuel tank mounting crossmembers. Recall 14V191000 covers 91 vehicles. Crossmembers may crack and allow the fuel tank to fall, leading to fuel leaks and increased fire risk. Dealers install new mounting crossmembers free of charge.
- Exhaust system connection. Recall 16V795000 impacts 245 vehicles. An exhaust tube may disconnect near the floor, exposing it to high temperatures and creating fire hazards. Dealers replace clamp and install sleeves at no cost.
- Frame cracks in CNG models. Recall 16V537000 involves 39 vehicles built for compressed natural gas propulsion. Frames may crack, reducing vehicle control and increasing crash risk. Dealers weld cracked frames as an interim fix and add reinforcement to chassis rails at no charge.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved safety defects may want to consider their rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a legal professional is advisable for those dealing with ongoing issues or multiple recalls affecting this vehicle.
2011 SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB Summary
2011
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
644
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2011 SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB
245 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Transit Bus Chassis Cabs manufactured February 17, 2011, to October 19, 2016. The affected vehicles have an exhaust tube that may disconnect at a joint near the underside of the floor, potentially exposing the floor to high temperatures for prolonged time periods.
Risk: If the floor is exposed to the heat of exhaust gases for long periods, it can increase the risk of a fire.
2011 SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB
39 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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.
Risk: The cracked frame may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2011 SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB
91 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Spartan Motors Chassis Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Transit Bus Chassis Cab vehicles manufactured February 17, 2011, through March 18, 2014. The affected vehicles have fuel tank mounting crossmembers that could crack and potentially allow the fuel tank to fall to the ground, resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2011 SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB
73 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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.
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.
2011 SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB
75 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
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.
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.
2011 SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB
46 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cabs manufactured February 17, 2011, through February 14, 2013. Due to an improper connection in the extension harness that connects the main chassis harness to the fuel pump, the fuel pump may inadvertently shut off.
Risk: If the fuel pump shuts off, the engine will stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
2011 SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB
75 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cab buses manufactured February 17, 2011, through August 8, 2013; and equipped with a front sway bar on the independent front suspension and hydraulic brakes. In the affected vehicles, the fasteners attaching the sway bar to the frame may come loose.
Risk: If the sway bar detaches, it may damage the hydraulic brake lines resulting in reduced braking power. As such, the vehicle would require a longer distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.