How many recalls does the 2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab have?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Spartan Motors will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab.

Are recall repairs on a 2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab free?

Usually. Federal law requires Spartan Motors to remedy recalls on the 2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cab free of charge at an authorized Spartan Motors dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Spartan Motors dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

NHTSA #16V795000

Reported November 1, 2016 · Spartan Motors USA

Potentially affected: 245 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the floor is exposed to the heat of exhaust gases for long periods, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

NHTSA #16V537000

Reported July 19, 2016 · Spartan Motors USA

Potentially affected: 39 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

The cracked frame may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NHTSA #14V191000

Reported April 15, 2014 · Spartan Motors, Inc.

Potentially affected: 91 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

PARKING BRAKE

NHTSA #13V495000

Reported October 17, 2013 · Spartan Motors, Inc.

Potentially affected: 73 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NHTSA #13V453000

Reported September 18, 2013 · Spartan Motors, Inc.

Potentially affected: 75 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

NHTSA #13V441000

Reported September 18, 2013 · Spartan Motors, Inc.

Potentially affected: 75 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

NHTSA #13V302000

Reported July 9, 2013 · Spartan Motors, Inc.

Potentially affected: 46 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the fuel pump shuts off, the engine will stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

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