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

makesAndModels

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

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V453000
Manufacturer: Shyft Group
Report Received Date: 2013-09-18T00:00:00
Subject: Front sway bar may detach/loss of brakes
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 75

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 13018
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 41.33

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SID: row-eh5n.utc2.8934
NHTSA ID: 13V453000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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