Utilimaster REACH recalls by model year

Reported: 2012-01-03 (January 3, 2012) · Model years: 2011

Certain Utilimaster model year 2009 through 2011 Aeromaster and one model year 2011 Reach work trucks manufactured from September 1, 2009, through December 22, 2011, fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

Consequence: Certain work trucks are not equipped with either a primary door latch system or a door latch system with a fully latched position and a door closure warning system as required by FMVSS 206. Without a door closure warning system, the driver may not be aware that the door is not fully latched. The door could partially open without warning and the driver may be at an increased risk of injuries in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Utilimaster will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on November 16, 2012. Owners may contact Utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.

Reported: 2012-09-11 (September 11, 2012) · Model years: 2012

Utilimaster is recalling certain model year 2012 Reach vehicles manufactured from December 6, 2011, through August 14, 2012. The adhesive used to attach the floor mat to the floor in front of the driver's seat may deteriorate allowing the floor mat to separate from the floor. An unsecured floor mat could interfere with the throttle pedal.

Consequence: Floor mat interference with the throttle pedal could prevent the throttle pedal from retracting to its normal position, increasing stopping distances and the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The exisiting floor mat will be removed and a new floor mat will be installed with new adhesive and mechanical fasteners. The safety recall began on November 1, 2012. Owners may contact Utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.

Reported: 2013-07-19 (July 19, 2013) · Model years: 2012, 2013

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.

Consequence: 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.

Reported: 2019-04-10 (April 10, 2019) · Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

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

Remedy: 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.