The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·14V187000·Announced 2014-04-10

Spartan Recalls 2010-2014 Utilimaster Aeromaster Vans for Electrical Fire Risk

Spartan Motors is recalling 2010-2014 Utilimaster Aeromaster walk-in vans due to a loose power connection that may cause arcing, high heat, and fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (fire risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Motors, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Utilimaster Aeromaster walk-in vans manufactured between January 1, 2010, and March 19, 2014. The recall involves approximately 3,200 vehicles that may have a loose power connection at the power stud terminal block.

The defect may cause arcing or high heat on the terminal, which increases the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or property damage reports are detailed in the source text.

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly tighten the electrical connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
UTILIMASTER AEROMASTER
Brand
UTILIMASTER
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Van
Hazard
Affected units
3,200

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)

  • AEROMASTER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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