Windshield wiper/washer: motorRecall 17V-460 · 2015–2017 Utilimaster Aeromaster
Spartan Motors USA recall 17V-460 covers 514 2015–2017 Utilimaster Aeromaster for a windshield wiper/washer: motor problem, reported to NHTSA on July 20, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V460000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Spartan Fleet Vehicle and Service Utilimaster Aeromaster vehicles. The affected vehicles are missing a ground wire for the windshield wiper motor, possibly resulting in an intermittent loss of windshield wiper function.
The risk
A loss of windshield wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will add a ground wire for the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began on August 17, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 17018.
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
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 8, 2015 to April 7, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.