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- Problem
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2016 Utilimaster Truck Body vehicles. The rear tire pressure information printed on the label is less than the required tire pressure for the weight rating of the vehicle.
- Risk
- The incorrect tire pressure information may cause the operator to under inflate the tires, possibly causing a tire blow out and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners and will provide a corrected tire pressure label, free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 17022.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The tire pressure information printed on the rear label of certain 2016 truck body vehicles is lower than the level required for the vehicle's weight rating. An operator who follows the label may under-inflate the rear tires.
Under-inflated tires can overheat and blow out, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should not rely on the printed rear tire pressure figure until the label has been corrected.
Spartan Motors USA will notify owners and provide a corrected tire pressure label free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2017. Owners can contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454, referencing recall number 17022, and should check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Utilimaster Truck Body | 2016 |
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