Electrical system
- Component
- Electrical system
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 3,200
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2014-04-10
- Owners notified
- 2014-05-23
Defect description
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Utilimaster Aeromaster walk-in vans manufactured January 1, 2010, through March 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a loose power connection at the power stud terminal block.
Safety risk
A loose power stud may cause arcing or high heat on the terminal, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly tighten the electrical connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400.