Utilimaster WALK-IN VAN (2012-2019): Exterior lighting
Recall 19V477000 · Jun 21, 2019 · Spartan Motors USA
4,534
vehicles affected
4,534
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V477000
- Date
- Jun 21, 2019
- Maker
- Spartan Motors USA
- Units affected
- 4,534
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Brake lights; Service brakes, hydraulic > Pedals and linkages
- Model years
- 2012-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Fleet Utilimaster Walk In vehicles built on a DTNA chassis. The brake pedal clevis pin clip may rub or bend on the throttle pedal and possibly detach.
What can happen
If the clip is detaches and clevis pin slides out of position, the brake lights may fail. Loss of brake lights may mislead other drivers if they are unaware the vehicle is stopping or slowing down, which increases the risk of crash. If the pin continues to slide out further, the pedal may detach, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DTNA will notify Spartan owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect the clevis pin clearance and correct it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Spartan at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19013.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Utilimaster | Walk-IN Van | 2012-2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V477000?
1 model: Utilimaster Walk-IN Van (2012-2019), about 4,534 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V477000?
DTNA will notify Spartan owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect the clevis pin clearance and correct it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Spartan at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19013.
What can happen?
If the clip is detaches and clevis pin slides out of position, the brake lights may fail. Loss of brake lights may mislead other drivers if they are unaware the vehicle is stopping or slowing down, which increases the risk of crash. If the pin continues to slide out further, the pedal may detach, increasing the risk.
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.