Report Receipt Date: APR 15, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V191000
Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Potential Number of Units Affected: 91
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors, Inc.
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 is expected to begin in May 2014. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14005.
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.