Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac systemRecall 13V-574 · 2013–2014 Utilimaster P80x
Spartan Motors, Inc. recall 13V-574 covers 586 2013–2014 Utilimaster P80x for a visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system problem, reported to NHTSA on November 19, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q2) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V574000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Utilimaster P80X vehicles manufactured from May 2, 2013, through August 8, 2013 and sold exclusively to UPS. In the affected vehicles, the coolant return hose may kink at the bulkhead connector resulting in a reduction of coolant flow through windshield defrost system.
The risk
The lack of coolant flow may prevent the defrost and defog system from clearing the windshield, reducing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners, and UPS service centers will be paid to inspect, replace, and reroute the coolant hose, free of charge. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-582-3454.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
80%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 2, 2013 to August 28, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.