2011–2014 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab Recall: Affected vehicles have fuel tank mounting crossmembers that could crack…
NHTSA campaign 14V191000 · Fuel System, Diesel · filed Apr 15, 2014 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Spartan Motors Chassis Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Transit Bus Chassis Cab vehicles manufactured February 17, 2011, through March 18, 2014. The affected vehicles have fuel tank mounting crossmembers that could crack and potentially allow the fuel tank to fall to the ground, resulting in a fuel leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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 will notify owners, and dealers will install new fuel tank mounting crossmembers, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14005.
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 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 14V191000 (manufacturer number 14005). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.