UTILIMASTER REACH 2015: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V286000

Make Model Year
UTILIMASTER REACH 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-04-30 2019-04-10 2019-04-10

Production Dates: 2011-12-01 - 2019-03-28

Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 19008

Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8822

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

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

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.

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.