SPAR Spartan Motors Inc

Spartan Chassis, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPAR), will showcase a Concept Utility Vehicle today through Saturday at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Ind., where the company is presenting a variety of new technologies and price/performance breakthroughs for emergency response professionals. The versatile vehicle, featured at FDIC booth 2510, can be configured in a variety of ways for emergency response and law enforcement departments, according to Dennis Schneider, President of Spartan Emergency Response.

"Spartan products are built to perform under extreme situations," said Schneider. "With a focus on price first, and then great performance, this concept utility vehicle, is part of our breakthrough lineup of products that reset the value equation in emergency response. They can be easily configured for a variety of applications from SWAT and forensics for police to hazmat, rescue, command or utility for the fire service."

This Concept Utility Vehicle illustrates the capabilities of Spartan Motors, Inc. (SMI) – the parent organization to Spartan Chassis – with sister companies that produce similar units in much higher production volumes, SMI offers economies of scale that enable remarkably lower price points in the emergency response market. In addition, these Utility Vehicles developed to serve adjacent specialty vehicle markets, are designed and engineered to withstand demanding duty cycles. These Utility Vehicles from Spartan Chassis are field proven.

The Concept Utility Vehicle will be featured today, Friday and Saturday at Spartan Chassis' booth at FDIC. The Utility Vehicle, which can be upfitted by dealers or OEMs, is targeted to hit the market at less than $150,000.

Spartan Motors' business strategy is embodied in The Spartan D.R.I.V.E. Plan, a five-point business approach.

D.R.I.V.E.

• Diversified Growth
• Redefining Technology and Innovation, Develop Exciting Products Value
• Integration of the Enterprise to Achieve Operational Improvement
• Vibrant Culture
• Extend Our Core Markets

Building on this plan, D.R.I.V.E. encourages heightened focus, teamwork and a common approach. It will align associate efforts and emphasize the importance of both collaboration and integration across business units. This strategy will enable diversification and limit exposure to industry cyclicality.

About Spartan Chassis, Inc.

Spartan Chassis, Inc. is a world-class leader in the engineering, manufacturing and marketing of chassis and aftermarket parts for emergency response, recreational vehicle (RV), defense and specialty vehicles. End users recognize and request the Spartan Chassis brand, which consistently delivers superior performance, exceptional safety ratings and innovations which distinguish us from the competition. Visit Spartan Chassis at www.spartanchassis.com.

About Spartan Motors

Spartan Motors, Inc. designs, engineers and manufactures specialty chassis, specialty vehicles, truck bodies and aftermarket parts for the recreational vehicle (RV), emergency response, government services, defense, and delivery and service markets. The Company's brand names – Spartan™, Spartan Chassis™, Spartan ER™, Spartan ERV™ and Utilimaster® - are known for quality, performance, service and first-to-market innovation. The Company employs approximately 1,700 associates at facilities in Michigan, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Indiana and Florida. Spartan reported sales of $471 million in 2012 and is focused on becoming a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of specialty vehicles and chassis. Visit Spartan Motors at www.spartanmotors.com.

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CONTACT: Russell T. Chick
         Corporate Director of Marketing
         Spartan Motors, Inc.
         517.997.3852