2011–2015 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab Recall: These chassis cabs have frames that may crack
NHTSA campaign 16V537000 · Structure · filed Jul 19, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Transit Bus Chassis Cabs manufactured June 16, 2011, to December 1, 2015, and built to be completed as transit buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). These chassis cabs have frames that may crack.
The risk
The cracked frame may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Spartan has notified owners, and dealers will weld any cracked frames as an interim fix. For the final remedy, the dealers will add reinforcement to both chassis rails, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on July 18, 2016. The recall began on October 5, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 16019.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Spartan Motors | Transit Bus Chassis Cab | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V537000 (manufacturer number 16019). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.