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.
Shyft Group – Exhaust Tube Can Separate Causing Fire
Report Received Date | 11/01/2016 |
NHTSA ID | 16V795000 |
Consequence Summary | If the floor is exposed to the heat of exhaust gases for long periods, it can increase the risk of a fire. |
Corrective Action | 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. |
Recall Code | 16026 |
Potentially Affected | 245 |
Fire Risk When Parked | No |
Do Not Drive | No |
Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V795000) |
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