Spartan Chassis Announces Record Setting RVIA

40 Models of RVs Feature Spartan Chassis at Industry's Largest TradeShow

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 27 -- Spartan Chassis, Inc., (Booth # 1004 - SouthWing) a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc., today reported that a record number of motorhome models will feature thecompany's custom chassis. The Charlotte, Mich.-based manufacturer of customchassis said its products will be featured on 40 different RV models at the45th Annual RVIA Trade Show in Louisville, Ky., up from 36 in 2006.

Spartan attributed the growth to its ability to produce highlycustomized chassis to support the new generation of RV's that are currentlybeing produced. All Spartan chassis are custom engineered to meetindividual coach- builder specifications, allowing Spartan to be theplatform for a wide variety of vehicles ranging from mid-size Class Amodels all the way to luxurious highline motorhomes. Spartan's family ofchassis, consisting of the frame assembly, engine, transmission, electricalsystem and running gear, combine for the best performing driving experiencein the Class A RV market.

"Our OEM partners continue to come up with creative, and innovativemotorhome designs, and they know that they can look to us to provide themwith a premium, high-performance foundation that can support their uniquemodels and needs," said Richard Schalter, president of Spartan Chassis."The fact that our product can be found on so many different vehicles is atestament to our individualized approach and true custom-build businessmodel. We are on track to produce more chassis in 2007 than we did in 2006,and we have solid expectations for 2008 to grow even more based on ourincreased market share of the 2009 model year RVs."

RVIA is the preeminent trade show for the RV dealer market, annuallyshowcasing the latest RV technology and new models. More than 14,000 RVdealers, warehouse distributors, accessory store owners, campgroundoperators and exhibitors are expected to attend this year's RVIA event,which will feature innovative products and services across more than920,000 square feet of exhibit space.

About Spartan Chassis, Inc.:

Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc., is a leading developer and manufacturer of custom chassis forrecreational vehicles, fire trucks and specialty vehicles. Spartan Motors,which also manufactures emergency rescue vehicles under the brand names ofCrimson Fire, Crimson Fire Aerials and Road Rescue, reported sales of $445million in 2006 and is focused on becoming the premier manufacturer ofspecialty vehicles and chassis in North America.