UTILIMASTER P80X 2013: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V574000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| UTILIMASTER | P80X | 2013 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2013-11-19 | 2013-11-21 |
Production Dates: 2013-05-02 - 2013-08-28
Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group
Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 586
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Spartan Motors, Inc. "Spartan" is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Utilimaster P80X vehicles manufactured from May 2, 2013, through August 8, 2013 and sold exclusively to UPS. In the affected vehicles, the coolant return hose may kink at the bulkhead connector resulting in a reduction of coolant flow through windshield defrost system.
The lack of coolant flow may prevent the defrost and defog system from clearing the windshield, reducing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Spartan will notify owners, and UPS service centers will be paid to inspect, replace, and reroute the coolant hose, free of charge. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-582-3454.
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.
