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

makesAndModels

model 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V441000
Manufacturer: Shyft Group
Report Received Date: 2013-09-18T00:00:00
Subject: Lower control arms may fracture
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 75

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 13022
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: If a lower control arm breaks, and separates from the mounting bushing, loss of vehicle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 69.33

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NHTSA ID: 13V441000
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Created At: 1742808662
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