Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #13V453000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V453000 by Shyft Group. Affecting 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 Includes 75 affected units, Front Sway Bar may Detach/Loss of Brakes, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect 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.
Corrective Action
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.