Recall 11V453000: 2008–2011 Utilmaster Truck Body
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 29, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 174
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Spartan chassis (spartan), the parent company of utilimaster, is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 utilimaster truck bodies manufactured from january 25, 2008, through march 19, 2011, equipped with a sure power battery separator, part number 16511893 (model 1314) or 16512967 (model 1315). Suspect vehicles, in their as- built configuration, had the sure power battery separator installed on the inboard side of the curb side rail. These battery separators may overheat.
The risk
Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possibly a fire.
The fix
Utilimaster will notify owners and replace the battery separator free of charge. The safety recall began on october 16, 2011. Owners may contact utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2008 Utilmaster Truck Body
- 2009 Utilmaster Truck Body
- 2010 Utilmaster Truck Body
- 2011 Utilmaster Truck Body
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V453000
- Manufacturer
- SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Owner letters
- Oct 16, 2011
- Components
- Equipment:electrical (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology