CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Problem
- 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.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will remove the current securing clamp and install a sleeve with different clamps, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 16026.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2011-2017 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cabs built between February 17, 2011, and October 19, 2016, an exhaust tube may disconnect at a joint near the underside of the floor. This can expose the floor to high exhaust temperatures for extended periods.
If the floor is exposed to exhaust gas heat for a long time, the risk of a fire increases. Owners of affected vehicles should take this recall seriously.
Spartan will notify owners. Dealers will remove the current securing clamp and install a sleeve with different clamps, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2016. To check your vehicle, contact Spartan Motors customer service at 1-800-543-4277 (recall number 16026), and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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