Other: labelsRecall 15V-670 · 2014–2015 Utilimaster Walk-in Van
Spartan Motors USA recall 15V-670 covers 406 2014–2015 Utilimaster Walk-in Van for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on October 19, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 75% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V670000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Utilimaster Vans manufactured July 11, 2014, to September 22, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a Tire placard that indicates the wrong cargo capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
The risk
An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded which can cause tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Utilimaster will notify owners and will send a label with the cargo capacity information corrected, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Utilimaster customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15024.
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
75%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 11, 2014 to September 22, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.