The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V477000·Announced 2019-06-21

Spartan Motors Recalls 2012-2019 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans for Brake Defect

Spartan Motors is recalling 4,534 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans because a brake pedal clip may detach, causing brake light failure or pedal detachment.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the brake pedal may detach, which is explicitly classified as Severe in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain 2012-2019 Fleet Utilimaster Walk In vehicles built on a DTNA chassis. The recall involves 4,534 units where the brake pedal clevis pin clip may rub or bend on the throttle pedal and possibly detach.

If the clip detaches and the clevis pin slides out of position, the brake lights may fail. This could mislead other drivers who are unaware the vehicle is stopping or slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash. If the pin continues to slide out further, the brake pedal may detach, which also increases the risk of a crash.

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 on 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.

The recalled product

Product
UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN
Brand
UTILIMASTER
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors USA
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Van
Hazard
Affected units
4,534

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)

  • WALK-IN VAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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