There have been 11 safety recalls for the Spartan SB. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Spartan SB.
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 |
| 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Overheated terminals may result in a vehicle fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Spartan SB, 2012 Spartan SB, 2013 Spartan SB, 2014 Spartan SB, 2015 Spartan SB, 2016 Spartan SB |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Recall Summary: Spartan motors, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 school bus chassis manufactured April 21, 2011, to February 26, 2015. The fuel/water separator heater terminals and connectors may melt and allow air into the fuel system resulting in an engine stall.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the abs connectors are reversed, the rear wheels may lock up while braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Spartan SB, 2012 Spartan SB, 2013 Spartan SB, 2014 Spartan SB, 2015 Spartan SB |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK |
| Recall Summary: Spartan motors chassis, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 school bus chassis manufactured December 21, 2010, to June 26, 2014, and equipped with air brake systems. The affected chassis may have been manufactured with the rear antilock brake system (abs) harness connectors ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the engine stalls unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Spartan Gladiator, 2015 Spartan Gladiator, 2013 Spartan Metrostar, 2014 Spartan Metrostar, 2015 Spartan MM, 2015 Spartan SB |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Recall Summary: Spartan motors chassis, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 gladiator emergency vehicles, 2013-2014 metrostar emergency vehicles, 2015 motorhome chassis, and 2015 school buses chassis.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The loose steering wheel nut may cause the steering wheel to come loose resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Spartan SB, 2013 Spartan SB, 2014 Spartan SB |
| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Summary: Spartan motors chassis (spartan chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011, 2013, and 2014 school bus chassis manufactured December 21, 2010, through September 18, 2013. The nut that affixes the steering wheel nut may have been insufficiently tightened. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 4, 2016 | Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable | 63 |
| Mar. 24, 2015 | Diesel Fuel System | 292 |
| Oct. 28, 2014 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock | 65 |
| Aug. 18, 2014 | Diesel Fuel System | 87 |
| Sep. 30, 2013 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 138 |
| Feb. 28, 2005 | Diesel Fuel System | 84 |
| Jun. 28, 2004 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components | 143 |
| Sep. 21, 2000 | Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection | 860 |
| Jan. 3, 2000 | Vehicle Speed Control | 623 |
| Jul. 30, 1998 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Warning | 441 |
| Mar. 27, 1996 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 52 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2017 Spartan SB | 1 |
| 2016 Spartan SB | 2 |
| 2015 Spartan SB | 3 |
| 2014 Spartan SB | 3 |
| 2013 Spartan SB | 3 |
| 2012 Spartan SB | 2 |
| 2011 Spartan SB | 3 |
| 2002 Spartan SB | 1 |
| 2001 Spartan SB | 1 |
| 2000 Spartan SB | 2 |
| 1999 Spartan SB | 3 |
| 1998 Spartan SB | 2 |
| 1997 Spartan SB | 1 |
| 1996 Spartan SB | 2 |
| 1995 Spartan SB | 1 |