NHTSA Recall 16V134000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V134000; Date: Mar. 4, 2016
If the parking brake cable connection fails, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Spartan SB; 2017 Spartan SB
Component: Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable
Manufactured by: Spartan Motors Usa
Affected Units:: 63
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 25, 2016
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