01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2013 Utilimaster Walk-In Van recall campaigns
NHTSA 19V477000
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- June 21, 2019
- Potential units
- 4,534campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Fleet Utilimaster Walk In vehicles built on a DTNA chassis. The brake pedal clevis pin clip may rub or bend on the throttle pedal and possibly detach.
Why it matters: If the clip is detaches and clevis pin slides out of position, the brake lights may fail. Loss of brake lights may mislead other drivers if they are unaware the vehicle is stopping or slowing down, which increases the risk of crash. If the pin continues to slide out further, the pedal may detach, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify Spartan owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect the clevis pin clearance and correct it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Spartan at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19013.
Owner notification: July 22, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
NHTSA 18V377000
- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Report received
- June 6, 2018
- Potential units
- 3,194campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 1991-2018 Utilimaster Aeromaster and Walk-In Vans. These vehicles were manufactured with front seat belts that do not have an emergency locking seat belt retractor or automatic locking seat belt retractor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.".
Why it matters: Without retractors, the seat belts may not accommodate different size occupants, therefore the occupants may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and will install seat belts with retractors, free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 18019.
Owner notification: August 6, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
NHTSA 15V247000
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Report received
- April 27, 2015
- Potential units
- 2,904campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Utilimaster Walk-in vans and truck body vehicles manufactured January 21, 2014, to March 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a back up camera system which may display images from the camera in reverse.
Why it matters: If an object or person are on the left side of the screen but are actually on the right side of the vehicle, or vice versa, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any camera that is not displaying the correct images. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454.
Owner notification: June 24, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: Spartan Motors, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH