Known Recalls

Model year record

2014 UTILIMASTER Reach

1 recall campaign 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.

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.