Recall 13V316000: 2012–2013 Utilimaster Reach
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 19, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 330
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Spartan Motors, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Utilimaster Reach vehicles. A software problem in the control module may cause the vehicle to have an inadvertent engine shutdown.
The risk
An engine shutdown without warning increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the control modules free of charge. The recall beagn on August 9, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-800-582-3454.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2012 Utilimaster Reach
- 2013 Utilimaster Reach
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V316000
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Aug 9, 2013
- Components
- Electrical system:ignition:switch (Electrical System); Electrical system:software (Electrical System)
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