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NHTSA : 19V286000

Campaign Details

Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

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.

Consequence / Hazard

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

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles7

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.