2011 SPARTAN CHASSIS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 SPARTAN CHASSIS
The 2011 SPARTAN CHASSIS has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Shyft Group for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Seat Belts (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2011 SPARTAN CHASSIS
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 SPARTAN CHASSIS. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2011 SPARTAN CHASSIS
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 SPARTAN CHASSIS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE SEATBELT LATCHPLATE (TONGUE) AND SOME SEATBELT WEBBING ON ALL 6 SEATS RIDES IN THE ABDOMEN OF MANY ADULT OCCUPANTS. THIS MAY BE BECAUSE THE OVERALL LENGTH OF THE (FEMALE) BUCKLE STALK IS 15.5 INCHES. IN THE CASE OF A 5'11" TALL MALE WEIGHING 174 POUNDS, THE SEATBELT LATCHPLATE RIDES 3 INCHES FROM THE FRONT VERTICAL CENTERLINE, WITH THE TOP OF THE LATCHPLATE 4 INCHES ABOVE THE THIGH, ALMOST AT THE LOWER RIB MARGIN. BESIDES BEING UNCOMFORTABLE, IMPROPER POSITIONING OF SEATBELT COMPONENT ON THE ABDOMEN IS WELL ESTABLISHED CAUSE OF PREVENTABLE INJURY IN CRASHES HTTP://WWW.NCBI.NLM.NIH.GOV/PMC/ARTICLES/PMC1267426/. PHOTOS AND DOCUMENTATION OF CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER IS AVAILABLE FROM OCTOBER 18, 2012. *TR
THE SEATBELT LATCHPLATES (TONGUES) AND SOME SEATBELT WEBBING ON ALL SIX SEATS RIDE ON THE ABDOMENS OF MANY ADULT OCCUPANTS. THIS MAY BE BECAUSE THE OVERALL LENGTH OF THE (FEMALE) BUCKLE STALK IS 15.5 INCHES. THE SEATBELT LATCHPLATE RIDES 3 INCHES FROM THE FRONT VERTICAL CENTERLINE, WITH THE TOP OF THE LATCHPLATE 4 INCHES ABOVE THE TOP OF THE THIGH, ALMOST AT THE LOWER RIB MARGIN, ON A 5 FOOT 11 INCH TALL 175 POUND MALE, CAUSING DISCOMFORT AND POTENTIAL FOR INJURY. SEATBELT COMPONENTS ON THE ABDOMEN ARE A COMMON CAUSE OF PREVENTABLE CRASH INJURY HTTP://WWW.NCBI.NLM.NIH.GOV/PMC/ARTICLES/PMC1267426/. PHOTOS AND CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER FROM OCTOBER 18, 2012 ARE AVAILABLE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2011 SPARTAN CHASSIS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 SPARTAN CHASSIS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 SPARTAN CHASSIS
Shyft Group has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 SPARTAN CHASSIS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
4VZ-H6C7B-03 — SUSPENSION
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to improve clearance between the air spring and sway bar ends.
4VZ-T5Z6X-03 — SUSPENSION
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to replace air springs that may be subject to a blistering condition.
RSB-14-310-002 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
SPARTAN: ON SOME CHASSIS, THE CONNECTION TO FRAME IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING FUEL TANK MOUNTING CROSS MEMBERS AND NEW FUEL TANK MOUNTING CROSS MEMBERS NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED. *PE
CSB-12-250-002 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
SPARTAN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON CERTAIN MOTORHOME CHASSIS, THE SWAY BAR END LINKS WERE FOUND BENT AND BROKEN DUE TO BINDING CONDITION. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
CSB-12-250-002 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
SPARTAN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON CERTAIN MOTORHOME CHASSIS, THE SWAY BAR END LINKS WERE FOUND BENT AND BROKEN DUE TO BINDING CONDITION. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 SPARTAN CHASSIS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SPARTAN CHASSIS
- 2011 SPARTAN CHASSIS (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 EC 2000 — 4 total complaints
- SPARTAN METROSTAR — 4 total complaints