NHTSA safety recall

Recall 14V187000

Electrical System — Utilimaster · reported 10 Apr 2014 · 3,200 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Utilimaster Aeromaster walk-in vans manufactured January 1, 2010, through March 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a loose power connection at the power stud terminal block.

The risk

A loose power stud may cause arcing or high heat on the terminal, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly tighten the electrical connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

NHTSA campaign
14V187000
Filed by
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Report received
10 Apr 2014
Owners notified
23 May 2014
Potentially affected
3,200

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2010 Utilimaster Aeromaster 2011 Utilimaster Aeromaster 2012 Utilimaster Aeromaster 2013 Utilimaster Aeromaster 2014 Utilimaster Aeromaster

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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