Does the 2011 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab have any recalls?

7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, structure, fuel system, diesel, parking brake, service brakes, hydraulic, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2011 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2011 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab recalls

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

7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2011 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2011 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab recalls, newest first

November 1, 2016NHTSA 16V795000245 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 19, 2016NHTSA 16V53700039 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Frame and members

Summary: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Transit Bus Chassis Cabs manufactured June 16, 2011, to December 1, 2015, and built to be completed as transit buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). These chassis cabs have frames that may crack.
Consequence: The cracked frame may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan has notified owners, and dealers will weld any cracked frames as an interim fix. For the final remedy, the dealers will add reinforcement to both chassis rails, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on July 18, 2016. The recall began on October 5, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 16019.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 15, 2014NHTSA 14V19100091 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, diesel › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary: Spartan Motors Chassis Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Transit Bus Chassis Cab vehicles manufactured February 17, 2011, through March 18, 2014. The affected vehicles have fuel tank mounting crossmembers that could crack and potentially allow the fuel tank to fall to the ground, resulting in a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install new fuel tank mounting crossmembers, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14005.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 17, 2013NHTSA 13V49500073 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake

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.
Components: Parking brake; Service brakes, hydraulic

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 18, 2013NHTSA 13V45300075 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cab buses manufactured February 17, 2011, through August 8, 2013; and equipped with a front sway bar on the independent front suspension and hydraulic brakes. In the affected vehicles, the fasteners attaching the sway bar to the frame may come loose.
Consequence: If the sway bar detaches, it may damage the hydraulic brake lines resulting in reduced braking power. As such, the vehicle would require a longer distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will install new fasteners with appropriate torque requirements, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Chassis at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis' number for this campaign is 13018.
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings; Suspension › Front

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 18, 2013NHTSA 13V44100075 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Control arm

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 9, 2013NHTSA 13V30200046 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2011 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2011 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab have any recalls?: 7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, structure, fuel system, diesel, parking brake, service brakes, hydraulic, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2011 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Spartan Motors dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2011 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.