Recall 15V667000: 2012 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 16, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 209
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans manufactured September 26, 2011, to June 25, 2012. The affected vehicles have an undercarriage ramp that may rub against a hydraulic brake line.
The risk
Contact between the ramp and the brake line may cause a hole in the brake line resulting in a loss of brake fluid and lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Utilimaster will notify owners, and dealers will install a new hydraulic brake line that will not contact the undercarriage ramp, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact Utilimaster customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15023.
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 Walk-IN Van
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V667000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 15023
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors USA
- Owner letters
- Nov 25, 2015
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Brakes)
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