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Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab Recall 13V441: Suspension:Front:Control Arm

NHTSA campaign 13V441, reported September 18, 2013, 75 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V441Spartan Motors, Inc.
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Problem
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.
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

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