SPARTAN MOTORS 2012 SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB
Brand
SPARTAN MOTORS
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain 2012 SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB vehicles due to structure:frame and members issues. The cracked frame may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The cracked frame may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026