Model year record

2013 UTILIMASTER Reach

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V286000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors USA
Vehicles affected
8,822
Reported to NHTSA
2019-04-10
Owners notified
2019-04-30

Defect description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Fleet Services/Utilimaster Reach vehicles. Due to improper electrical grounding, the windshield wiper motor may stall and cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.

Safety risk

A loss of windshield wiper becomes function can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a ground wire between the wiper motor and an appropriate spot on the vehicle to stop the motor from stalling, free of charge. The recall began April 30, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19008.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V316000

Electrical system: software

Component
Electrical system: software
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Vehicles affected
330
Reported to NHTSA
2013-07-19
Owners notified
2013-08-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An engine shutdown without warning increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.