Recall 13V302 affects 46 2011-2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab vehicles for a fuel-pump harness defect. Free repair at a franchised Spartan Motors dealer.
Spartan Motors is recalling 46 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cab vehicles because an improper extension-harness connection can shut off the fuel pump. If the pump shuts off, the engine can stall without warning and raise the risk of a crash; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The fuel pump on a 2011-2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab moves gasoline from the tank to the engine. It depends on electrical power from the chassis wiring to keep fuel flowing while the bus is running. An extension harness is the short wiring link between the main chassis harness and the pump.
The recall problem is an improper connection in that extension harness. That bad connection can interrupt the pump's electrical feed. When the connection opens, the fuel pump shuts off even though the driver has not commanded it. Once the pump stops, the engine loses the fuel supply it needs to keep running.
There is no warning sign before failure. The filing does not list a warning light, sound, smell, or change in drivability that gives the driver advance notice before the pump shuts off.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2011, 2012, and 2013 model years with the same fuel system component.
| 2012 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab | fuel system |
|---|---|
| 2011 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab | fuel system |
| 2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab | fuel system |
| Units affected | 46 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the fuel pump shuts off, the engine will stall without warning, which increases the risk of a crash. If the engine stalls, pull over safely and call for service before another trip. Repair will be free at any franchised Spartan Motors dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Spartan Motors dealer and ask whether the free extension-harness installation is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 13V302 when you call, and mention Spartan campaign number 13015 if the service desk asks for it.
- Bring the recall notice mailed on September 5, 2013, if you have it.
- Avoid operating the bus until the fuel-pump harness connection is checked, because the engine can stall without warning.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Spartan Motors technician installs a new extension harness between the main chassis harness and the fuel pump. That harness connection is the point named in the recall, and replacing it gives the fuel pump a corrected electrical path. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. The filing does not list a repair time, so ask the service desk how long the harness installation will take when scheduling the visit.
Timeline
| July 9, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 5, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V302?
Recall 13V302 covers 46 2011-2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab vehicles with an improper fuel-pump extension-harness connection. If the fuel pump shuts off, the engine will stall without warning, increasing crash risk. Spartan Motors dealers install a new extension harness for free.
What should I do if my 2011-2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific chassis cab is included in recall 13V302. If it is, contact a Spartan Motors dealer to schedule the extension-harness repair. Reference recall 13V302 or Spartan campaign 13015 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Spartan Motors said dealers will install a new extension harness free of charge. The recall repair opened on September 5, 2013.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an engine stall without warning. The recall says an improper connection in the fuel-pump extension harness can shut off the fuel pump. If that happens while driving, the engine will stall and increase crash risk.
What warning signs should I watch for?
There is no warning sign before failure. The recall states the engine can stall without warning if the fuel pump shuts off. Check your VIN, then ask the Spartan Motors dealer whether the harness repair is complete before putting the vehicle back into service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V302000 |
|---|---|
| Spartan Motors customer service | 1-517-543-6400 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V302 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V302000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →