Vehicle recall 13V441000 · September 18, 2013
2011-2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab
Due to a manufacturing error, the control arms may fracture or break without warning.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Motors) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cab buses manufactured February 17, 2011, through August 8, 2013 and equipped with an independent front suspension. Due to a manufacturing error, the control arms may fracture or break without warning.
- Consequence
- If a lower control arm breaks, and separates from the mounting bushing, loss of vehicle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the control arms and mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began during October 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's recall number is 13022.
- 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
- 13V441000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 18, 2013
- Filed by
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 13022
- Owner notification
- October 24, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 75
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
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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