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HighNHTSA·19V286000·Announced 2019-04-10

Spartan Recalls 2012-2018 Utilimaster Reach Vehicles for Wiper Defect

Spartan Motors is recalling 2012-2018 Utilimaster Reach vehicles because improper electrical grounding may cause windshield wipers to stop 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 functional safety defect (wiper failure) that increases crash risk, but no injuries or deaths are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain 2012-2018 Fleet Services/Utilimaster Reach vehicles. The recall addresses a defect involving improper electrical grounding that may cause the windshield wiper motor to stall. This malfunction can render the windshield wipers inoperative, which reduces the driver's visibility.

The loss of windshield wiper function increases the risk of a crash due to reduced visibility. No specific injuries or crashes are reported in the source text, but the hazard is identified as a safety risk.

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. This repair is free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
UTILIMASTER REACH
Brand
UTILIMASTER
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors USA
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
8,822

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)

  • REACH

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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