Vehicle recall 13V495000 · October 17, 2013
2011-2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab
The park brake cable may be routed in a manner in which it contacts the rear hydraulic brake line.
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 Cab buses manufactured February 17, 2011, through February 22, 2013. The park brake cable may be routed in a manner in which it contacts the rear hydraulic brake line.
- Consequence
- The contact may cause a hole may be worn into the hydraulic brake line which could result in a loss of rear brakes without warning. Loss of rear brakes would result in an increased stopping distance which may cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan Chassis will notify owners and dealers will properly secure the park brake cable so that it cannot rub against the brake line. This will be done at no cost to the owner. The recall began on November 13, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Chassis at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis' recall number is 13020.
- 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
- 13V495000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 17, 2013
- Filed by
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 13020
- Owner notification
- December 13, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 73
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Parking brake; Service brakes, hydraulic
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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