2011 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2011 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab. The newest campaign is 16V795000. NHTSA received the report on 1 Nov 2016. The NHTSA record gives the component Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 16V795000, in the NHTSA record

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.

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Recall campaigns

7 campaigns, newest first. 644 units in total.

16V7950001 Nov 2016Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System
16V53700019 Jul 2016Structure / Frame and Members
14V19100015 Apr 2014Fuel System, Diesel / Storage / Tank Assembly
13V49500017 Oct 2013Parking Brake
13V44100018 Sep 2013Suspension / Front / Control Arm
13V45300018 Sep 2013Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
13V3020009 Jul 2013Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

16V795000Received 1 Nov 2016. 245 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the floor is exposed to the heat of exhaust gases for long periods, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Spartan Motors USA. Manufacturer campaign number 16026. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Nov 2016.
16V537000Received 19 Jul 2016. 39 units.
Structure / Frame and Members
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Transit Bus Chassis Cabs manufactured June 16, 2011, to December 1, 2015, and built to be completed as transit buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). These chassis cabs have frames that may crack.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The cracked frame may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan has notified owners, and dealers will weld any cracked frames as an interim fix. For the final remedy, the dealers will add reinforcement to both chassis rails, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on July 18, 2016. The recall began on October 5, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 16019.
Report filed by Spartan Motors USA. Manufacturer campaign number 16019. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Oct 2016.
14V191000Received 15 Apr 2014. 91 units.
Fuel System, Diesel / Storage / Tank Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Spartan Motors, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 14005. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Jun 2014.
13V495000Received 17 Oct 2013. 73 units.
Parking Brake
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Motors Chassis Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cab buses manufactured February 17, 2011, through February 22, 2013. The park brake cable may be routed in a manner in which it contacts the rear hydraulic brake line.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The contact may cause a hole may be worn into the hydraulic brake line which could result in a loss of rear brakes without warning. Loss of rear brakes would result in an increased stopping distance which may cause a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Chassis will notify owners and dealers will properly secure the park brake cable so that it cannot rub against the brake line. This will be done at no cost to the owner. The recall began on November 13, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Chassis at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis' recall number is 13020.
Report filed by Spartan Motors, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 13020. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Dec 2013.
13V441000Received 18 Sep 2013. 75 units.
Suspension / Front / Control Arm
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Spartan Motors, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 13022. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Oct 2013.
13V453000Received 18 Sep 2013. 75 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cab buses manufactured February 17, 2011, through August 8, 2013; and equipped with a front sway bar on the independent front suspension and hydraulic brakes. In the affected vehicles, the fasteners attaching the sway bar to the frame may come loose.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the sway bar detaches, it may damage the hydraulic brake lines resulting in reduced braking power. As such, the vehicle would require a longer distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will install new fasteners with appropriate torque requirements, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Chassis at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis' number for this campaign is 13018.
Report filed by Spartan Motors, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 13018. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Sep 2013.
13V302000Received 9 Jul 2013. 46 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cabs manufactured February 17, 2011, through February 14, 2013. Due to an improper connection in the extension harness that connects the main chassis harness to the fuel pump, the fuel pump may inadvertently shut off.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the fuel pump shuts off, the engine will stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Spartan Motors will notify owners and dealers will install a new extension harness, free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-517-543-6400. This is Spartan campaign number 13015.
Report filed by Spartan Motors, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 13015. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Sep 2013.

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Complaints by component

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Investigations

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2011 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/spartan-motors/transit-bus-chassis-cab/2011/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Spartan Motors USA

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2011 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab?: 644 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab, model years 2011 to 2017. 7 of them name the 2011 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2011 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.