UTILIMASTER REACH 2013: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
| Make : UTILIMASTER | Model : REACH | Year : 2013 |
| Build Dates : 2011-12-01 - 2019-03-28 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V286000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-04-30 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-04-10 | Date Added to Database: 2019-04-10 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 19008 | ||
| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 8822 | ||
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Summary:
Spartan Motors USA "Spartan" is recalling certain 2012-2018 Fleet Services/Utilimaster Reach vehicles. Due to improper electrical grounding, the windshield wiper motor may stall and cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility. |
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Consequence:
A loss of windshield wiper becomes function can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a ground wire between the wiper motor and an appropriate spot on the vehicle to stop the motor from stalling, free of charge. The recall began April 30, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19008. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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