NHTSA recall campaign
14V679000
What was wrong
Defect
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 reversed.
Risk
If the ABS connectors are reversed, the rear wheels may lock up while braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the ABS harness connectors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14015.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →