2011 SPARTAN BUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 SPARTAN BUS
The 2011 SPARTAN BUS has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2011 SPARTAN BUS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2011 SPARTAN BUS, potentially affecting up to 212 vehicles.
Recall 11V425000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 212 vehicles affected
Defect: SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010, 2011, AND 2012 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, MODELS MM, K2, K3, BUS, FURION, GLADIATOR, AND METRO STAR, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 20, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISB, ISC, ISL, OR ISX DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE...
Consequence: IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.
Remedy: SPARTAN IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CUMMINS DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 10, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-812-377-5000 OR...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 SPARTAN BUS
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 SPARTAN BUS.
Safety Rating for the 2011 SPARTAN BUS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 SPARTAN BUS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 SPARTAN BUS
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2011 SPARTAN BUS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CSB-13-290-001A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SPARTAN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. IN CERTAIN MOTORHOMES AND BUS CHASSIS, THAT ARE INCOMPLETE, COOLANT IS LEAKING FROM THE T-FITTING CONNECTIONS IN COOLANT CIRCUIT FOR DEF SYSTEM. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 SPARTAN BUS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SPARTAN BUS
- 2011 SPARTAN BUS (current)
Other SPARTAN Models
- SPARTAN K3 — 28 total complaints
- SPARTAN K2 — 18 total complaints
- SPARTAN HIGHLANDER — 10 total complaints
- SPARTAN K224360-025 — 7 total complaints
- SPARTAN GLADIATOR — 5 total complaints
- SPARTAN MOTORHOME — 5 total complaints
- SPARTAN CHASSIS — 4 total complaints
- SPARTAN EC 2000 — 4 total complaints