2012 Utilimaster Walk-In Van recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Spartan Motors USA reported this safety recall on October 16, 2015. It covers about 209 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 209
- reported
- Oct 16, 2015
- owners notified
- Nov 25, 2015
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans manufactured September 26, 2011, to June 25, 2012. The affected vehicles have an undercarriage ramp that may rub against a hydraulic brake line.
- Risk
- Contact between the ramp and the brake line may cause a hole in the brake line resulting in a loss of brake fluid and lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Utilimaster will notify owners, and dealers will install a new hydraulic brake line that will not contact the undercarriage ramp, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact Utilimaster customer service at 1‑800‑582‑3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15023.
Recall number 15V667000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 15V667000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Utilimaster Walk-In Van hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 15V667000, reported on October 16, 2015, covers about 209 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V667000?
Utilimaster will notify owners, and dealers will install a new hydraulic brake line that will not contact the undercarriage ramp, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact Utilimaster customer service at 1‑800‑582‑3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15023.
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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