2012-2019 Utilimaster Walk-In Van recall: brake lights
Spartan Motors USA reported this safety recall on June 21, 2019. It covers about 4,534 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,534
- reported
- Jun 21, 2019
- owners notified
- Jul 22, 2019
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Fleet Utilimaster Walk In vehicles built on a DTNA chassis. The brake pedal clevis pin clip may rub or bend on the throttle pedal and possibly detach.
- Risk
- If the clip is detaches and clevis pin slides out of position, the brake lights may fail. Loss of brake lights may mislead other drivers if they are unaware the vehicle is stopping or slowing down, which increases the risk of crash. If the pin continues to slide out further, the pedal may detach, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify Spartan owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect the clevis pin clearance and correct it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or Spartan at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19013.
Recall number 19V477000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 19V477000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2019 Utilimaster Walk-In Van brake lights?
Yes. Recall 19V477000, reported on June 21, 2019, covers about 4,534 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V477000?
DTNA will notify Spartan owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect the clevis pin clearance and correct it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or Spartan at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19013.
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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