Utilimaster Aeromaster (2010-2014): Electrical system
Recall 14V187000 · Apr 10, 2014 · Spartan Motors, Inc.
3,200
vehicles affected
3,200
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V187000
- Date
- Apr 10, 2014
- Maker
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,200
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system
- Model years
- 2010-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A loose power stud may cause arcing or high heat on the terminal, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Utilimaster | Aeromaster | 2010-2014 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V187000?
1 model: Utilimaster Aeromaster (2010-2014), about 3,200 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V187000?
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.
What can happen?
A loose power stud may cause arcing or high heat on the terminal, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.