CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE
- Problem
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019 Fleet Services/Utilimaster Truck Body vehicles built on a Peterbilt chassis. Due to undersized wires, the connector between the cab power harness and the power distribution center (PDC) harness may overheat and melt, possibly resulting in an engine shutdown.
- Risk
- An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, directing them to contact a Peterbilt dealer to have the main power wire to the PDC replaced with a wire of the correct gauge, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19009.
- 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 trucks have undersized wiring in the connector between the cab power harness and the power distribution center. The connection can overheat and melt, which may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly. A sudden loss of engine power can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. Owners will be notified by Spartan Motors USA and should contact a Peterbilt dealer to have the main power wire to the power distribution center replaced with a wire of the correct gauge. You can also contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 and reference recall number 19009.
If you own a vehicle of this type, check your VIN for open recalls and schedule the repair with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Utilimaster Truck Body | 2019 |
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