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2020-2021 Utilimaster Truck Body recall: exterior lighting

Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 16, 2020. It covers about 50 vehicles.

vehicles affected
50
reported
Apr 16, 2020
owners notified
May 5, 2020

Exterior lighting

What is wrong
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 FLT Utilimaster Truck Body vehicles. The license plate lamp may be installed in the incorrect position and at an incorrect angle, causing the plate to not be properly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
The incorrectly positioned license plate lamp may cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and will replace the license plate lamp, free of charge. The recall began May 5, 2020. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 20-05.

Recall number 20V216000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 20V216000

Is there a recall on the 2020-2021 Utilimaster Truck Body exterior lighting?

Yes. Recall 20V216000, reported on April 16, 2020, covers about 50 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V216000?

Spartan will notify owners, and will replace the license plate lamp, free of charge. The recall began May 5, 2020. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 20-05.

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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