2016 SPARTAN SB — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2016 SPARTAN SB
The 2016 SPARTAN SB has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
Recalls for the 2016 SPARTAN SB
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 SPARTAN SB, potentially affecting up to 355 vehicles.
Recall 16V134000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
| 63 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the parking brake cable connection fails, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: 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....
View full details →Recall 15V170000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
| 292 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. Additionally, heat from the terminals may ignite the connector, harness, and other materials.
Consequence: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Overheated terminals may result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: A bracket that will secure the harness to the heated fuel water separator will be supplied, and installed. Additionally, a new filter head assembly and connecting harness will be supplied. All of which will be supplied free of charge. This...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 SPARTAN SB
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 SPARTAN SB.
Safety Rating for the 2016 SPARTAN SB
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 SPARTAN SB in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 SPARTAN SB
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 SPARTAN SB
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SPARTAN SB
- 2011 SPARTAN SB — 0 complaints
- 2012 SPARTAN SB — 0 complaints
- 2013 SPARTAN SB — 0 complaints
- 2014 SPARTAN SB — 0 complaints
- 2015 SPARTAN SB — 0 complaints
- 2016 SPARTAN SB (current)
- 2017 SPARTAN SB — 0 complaints
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