Vehicle recall 13V302000 · July 9, 2013
2011-2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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
- If the fuel pump shuts off, the engine will stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V302000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 9, 2013
- Filed by
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 13015
- Owner notification
- September 5, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 46
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab (2011-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011
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