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2012 UTILIMASTER AEROMASTER

3 recalls — 0 complaints — 1 TSBs

18V377000 Jun 6, 2018
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Defect Description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 1991-2018 Utilimaster Aeromaster and Walk-In Vans. These vehicles were manufactured with front seat belts that do not have an emergency locking seat belt retractor or automatic locking seat belt retractor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply wit... Read more
Consequence
Without retractors, the seat belts may not accommodate different size occupants, therefore the occupants may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and will install seat belts with retractors, free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 18019.
3,194 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
16V275000 May 9, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Utilimaster Aeromaster vehicles manufactured from November 5, 2013, through March 31, 2016. The push-to-trip circuit breaker for the lift gate system may have been improperly wired. As a result, even though the circuit breaker ... Read more
Consequence
With an improperly wired circuit breaker, maintenance personnel could be unaware that the lift gate system is still energized, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will move and properly install the push-to-trip breaker on the driver's side of the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16013.
89 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
14V187000 Apr 10, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Utilimaster Aeromaster walk-in vans manufactured January 1, 2010, through March 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a loose power connection at the power stud terminal block.
Consequence
A loose power stud may cause arcing or high heat on the terminal, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
3,200 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors, Inc.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2012 UTILIMASTER AEROMASTER

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
160000 STRUCTURE1
03103361 B025EN Mar 7, 2016
160000 STRUCTURE
A-pillar cover may detach from quarter panel.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — UTILIMASTER AEROMASTER

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE88030 Opened: Feb 24, 1988 — Closed: Apr 8, 1988
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1988
SEAT MOVES
There is no summary currently available

UTILIMASTER AEROMASTER — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the UTILIMASTER AEROMASTER across all model years (1988–2025).

71 Total Recalls
2 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

UTILIMASTER AEROMASTER — Year by Year

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1999 2 1 View
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