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Spartan Motors 2011–2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

Recalled September 18, 2013 · NHTSA recall 13V453000 · Spartan Motors

Hazard
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.
Remedy
Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will install new fasteners with appropriate torque requirements, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Chassis at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis' number for this campaign is 13018.
Units
75 units

Description

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.

What to do

Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will install new fasteners with appropriate torque requirements, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Chassis at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis' number for this campaign is 13018.

Product
Spartan Motors TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB
Manufacturer(s)
Shyft Group

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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