Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #13V441000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V441000 by Shyft Group. Affecting model year 2011-2013 transit bus chassis cab buses manufactured february 17, 2011, through august 8, 2013 and equipped with an independent front suspension Includes 75 affected units, Lower Control Arms May Fracture, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2011-2013 transit bus chassis cab buses manufactured february 17, 2011, through august 8, 2013 and equipped with an independent front suspension
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.