CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2012-2018 Utilimaster Reach vehicles may have improper electrical grounding in the windshield wiper motor circuit. As a result, the wiper motor may stall, leaving the windshield wipers inoperative and reducing the driver's visibility.
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be cautious about driving the vehicle until the recall repair is completed.
The repair is free. Spartan Motors will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a ground wire between the wiper motor and an appropriate spot on the vehicle to stop the motor from stalling. You can contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 (recall number 19008). You can also check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA's website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Utilimaster Reach | 2012201320142015201620172018 |
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