UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN 2012: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V667000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| UTILIMASTER | WALK-IN VAN | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-11-25 | 2015-10-16 | 2015-10-16 |
Production Dates: 2011-09-26 - 2012-06-25
Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15023
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 209
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Spartan Motors USA "Spartan" is recalling certain model year 2012 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans manufactured September 26, 2011, to June 25, 2012. The affected vehicles have an undercarriage ramp that may rub against a hydraulic brake line.
Contact between the ramp and the brake line may cause a hole in the brake line resulting in a loss of brake fluid and lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Utilimaster will notify owners, and dealers will install a new hydraulic brake line that will not contact the undercarriage ramp, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact Utilimaster customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15023.
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.
