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Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab Recall 14V191: Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 14V191, reported April 15, 2014, 91 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V191Spartan Motors, Inc.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Problem
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.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install new fuel tank mounting crossmembers, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14005.
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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