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2016 Spartan Sb — federal recalls on file

2 federal recalls reported for the 2016 Spartan Sb

These are federal recalls reported for the 2016 Spartan Sb. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

16V-134 Open recall Mar 4, 2016

Spartan Motors USA

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Specialty Vehicle school bus chassis manufactured from March 19, 2015, through November 9, 2015. The metal connecting clip that connects the hand operated parking brake actuator cable to the intermediate parking brake cable may fail.

Risk: If the parking brake cable connection fails, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install new clips, free of charge. The parts are currently not available and all owners are advised to chock their wheels until the parts become available. The recall began on March 25, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 16005. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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15V-170 Open recall Mar 24, 2015

Spartan Motors, Inc.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 School Bus chassis manufactured April 21, 2011, to February 26, 2015. The fuel/water separator heater terminals and connectors may melt and allow air into the fuel system resulting in an engine stall. Additionally, heat from the terminals may ignite the connector, harness, and other materials.

Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Overheated terminals may result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy: A bracket that will secure the harness to the heated fuel water separator will be supplied, and installed. Additionally, a new filter head assembly and connecting harness will be supplied. All of which will be supplied free of charge. This recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15006. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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