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2016 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2016 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

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Recalls

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Investigations

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Crash-involved

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Fires reported

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Injuries

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Deaths

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NCAP overall

Does the 2016 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

2016 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab — common questions

Is the 2016 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 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2016 Spartan Motors Transit Bus Chassis Cab have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2016 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.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.