2014 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2014 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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How does 2014 compare to other Transit Bus Chassis Cab years?

Transit Bus Chassis Cab NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2014 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

16V795000EngineNovember 1, 2016 · 245 units

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.

Consequence

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.

16V537000Body & StructureJuly 19, 2016 · 39 units

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.

Consequence

The cracked frame may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

14V191000Fuel SystemApril 15, 2014 · 91 units

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.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

2014 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab — common questions

Is the 2014 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2014 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2014 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2014 compare to other Transit Bus Chassis Cab years?

Does the 2014 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab have recalls?

2014 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab — common questions

Is the 2014 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab reliable?

Does the 2014 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab have recalls?

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