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2012-2013 Utilimaster Reach recall: software

Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 19, 2013. It covers about 330 vehicles.

vehicles affected
330
reported
Jul 19, 2013
owners notified
Aug 9, 2013

Electrical system: software

What is wrong
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.
Risk
An engine shutdown without warning increases the risk of a crash.
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.

Recall number 13V316000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 13V316000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2013 Utilimaster Reach software?

Yes. Recall 13V316000, reported on July 19, 2013, covers about 330 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V316000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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