NHTSA Recall 16V795000: Exhaust system (engine and engine cooling)
Spartan Motors USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 245 vehicles. It affects 2011–2017 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V795000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 16026 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Report received | November 1, 2016 |
| Owner notification | November 29, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Transit Bus Chassis Cabs manufactured February 17, 2011, to October 19, 2016. The affected vehicles have an exhaust tube that may disconnect at a joint near the underside of the floor, potentially exposing the floor to high temperatures for prolonged time periods.
Safety risk
If the floor is exposed to the heat of exhaust gases for long periods, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will remove the current securing clamp and install a sleeve with different clamps, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 16026.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V795000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.