The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V574000·Announced 2013-11-19

Spartan Recalls 2013-2014 Utilimaster P80X Vehicles for Defrost Hose Issue

Spartan Motors is recalling 586 Utilimaster P80X vehicles sold to UPS because a kinked coolant hose may prevent the windshield defrost system from working, reducing visibility.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Motors, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Utilimaster P80X vehicles manufactured between May 2, 2013, and August 8, 2013. These vehicles were sold exclusively to UPS. The recall involves 586 affected units.

The defect involves the coolant return hose, which may kink at the bulkhead connector. This kinking can reduce coolant flow through the windshield defrost system. If the defrost and defog system cannot clear the windshield, the driver's visibility is reduced, which increases the risk of a crash.

Spartan will notify owners, and UPS service centers will inspect, replace, and reroute the coolant hose free of charge. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-582-3454 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
UTILIMASTER P80X
Brand
UTILIMASTER
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
586

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • P80X

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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