UTILIMASTER AEROMASTER 2016: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V460000

Make Model Year
UTILIMASTER AEROMASTER 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-08-17 2017-07-20 2017-07-24

Production Dates: 2015-08-08 - 2017-04-07

Manufacturers Involved: Utilimaster Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17018

Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 514

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Spartan Motors USA "Spartan" is recalling certain 2015-2017 Spartan Fleet Vehicle and Service Utilimaster Aeromaster vehicles. The affected vehicles are missing a ground wire for the windshield wiper motor, possibly resulting in an intermittent loss of windshield wiper function.

Consequence

A loss of windshield wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will add a ground wire for the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began on August 17, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 17018.

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.