Defect: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
3 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
STRUCTURE
3
EQUIPMENT
1
SEATS
1
10128672
Date: 2018-01-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.
This service bulletin provides a solution for bending or cracking that may occur in step well mounting brackets installed at the intermediate steps, right side of the vehicle.
10124060
Date: 2017-03-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEATS, STRUCTURE.
This service bulletin provides instructions to install a new seat pedestal with sufficient welding
10117523
Date: 2016-10-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
This service bulletin addresses a condition in which the the side door panels may separate at lower door frame.
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NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.