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2016 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab — federal recalls on file

1 federal recall reported for the 2016 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab

These are federal recalls reported for the 2016 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab. 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-795 Open recall Nov 1, 2016

Spartan Motors USA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

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.

Risk: If the floor is exposed to the heat of exhaust gases for long periods, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: 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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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