Utilimaster Reach (2012-2018): Visibility
Recall 19V286000 · Apr 10, 2019 · Spartan Motors USA
8,822
vehicles affected
8,822
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V286000
- Date
- Apr 10, 2019
- Maker
- Spartan Motors USA
- Units affected
- 8,822
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Windshield wiper/washer
- Model years
- 2012-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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.
What can happen
A loss of windshield wiper becomes function can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
1 model, 7 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Utilimaster | Reach | 2012-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V286000?
1 model: Utilimaster Reach (2012-2018), about 8,822 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V286000?
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.
What can happen?
A loss of windshield wiper becomes function can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.