NHTSA Campaign 19V286000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Issued by Spartan Motors USA · Reported Apr 10, 2019 · 8,822 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Fleet Services/Utilimaster Reach vehicles. Due to improper electrical grounding, the windshield wiper motor may stall and cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.
Consequence
A loss of windshield wiper becomes function can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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, free of charge. The recall began April 30, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19008.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTILIMASTER | REACH | 2012 | 8,822 |
| UTILIMASTER | REACH | 2013 | 8,822 |
| UTILIMASTER | REACH | 2014 | 8,822 |
| UTILIMASTER | REACH | 2015 | 8,822 |
| UTILIMASTER | REACH | 2016 | 8,822 |
| UTILIMASTER | REACH | 2017 | 8,822 |
| UTILIMASTER | REACH | 2018 | 8,822 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V286000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.