Vehicle recall 14V679000 · October 28, 2014

2011-2015 Spartan SB

The affected chassis may have been manufactured with the rear antilock brake system (ABS) harness connectors reversed.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 school bus chassis manufactured December 21, 2010, to June 26, 2014, and equipped with air brake systems. The affected chassis may have been manufactured with the rear antilock brake system (ABS) harness connectors reversed.
Consequence: If the ABS connectors are reversed, the rear wheels may lock up while braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the ABS harness connectors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14015.
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: 14V679000
Reported to NHTSA: October 28, 2014
Filed by: Spartan Motors, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign: 14015
Owner notification: January 14, 2015
Vehicles potentially affected: 65
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, air › Antilock

Recall 14V679000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Spartan SB (2011-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011

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