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Utilimaster Walk-IN Van Recall 19V477: Brake Pedal Pin Can Slide Out, Risking Brake Lights and Pedal Loss

NHTSA campaign 19V477, reported June 21, 2019, 4,534 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A clip on the brake pedal clevis pin may rub or bend against the throttle pedal and possibly come off. If that happens, the pin can slide out of position, causing the brake lights to fail. Other drivers may not realize you are slowing or stopping, raising the risk of a crash. If the pin keeps sliding out, the brake pedal itself may detach, which also increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect the clevis pin clearance and correct it as needed, at no charge to you. Owners can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Spartan Motors at 1-800-543-5008 (Spartan recall number 19013). Check your vehicle identification number for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free repair.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V477Spartan Motors USA
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Utilimaster Walk-IN Van20122013201420152016201720182019