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.