Parking brake cable clips may fail
Defect Summary
Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 specialty vehicle school bus chassis manufactured from march 19, 2015, through november 9, 2015. the metal connecting clip that connects the hand operated parking brake actuator cable to the intermediate parking brake cable may fail.
Safety Consequence
If the parking brake cable connection fails, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install new clips, free of charge. the parts are currently not available and all owners are advised to chock their wheels until the parts become available. the recall began on march 25, 2016. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. spartan's number for this recall is 16005.
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FAQ: Recall 16V134000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V134000?
NHTSA recall 16V134000 was issued by Shyft Group on March 4, 2016. It addresses: Parking brake cable clips may fail. The recall affects approximately 63 vehicles, with the defect involving the Parking Brake component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V134000 or the manufacturer campaign number 16005. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.