2012 Utilimaster Aeromaster Recalls

All 2012 Utilimaster Aeromaster recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

May 9th, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V275000
Manufacturer: UTILIMASTER CORPORATION
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16013
Manufactured Begin Date: November 5th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: March 31st, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: June 8th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Utilimaster Aeromaster vehicles manufactured from November 5, 2013, through March 31, 2016. The push-to-trip circuit breaker for the lift gate system may have been improperly wired. As a result, even though the circuit breaker has been pushed, the lift gate system may still be powered.

Consequence Summary:
With an improperly wired circuit breaker, maintenance personnel could be unaware that the lift gate system is still energized, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Summary:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will move and properly install the push-to-trip breaker on the driver's side of the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16013.

Recall Notes:
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.

April 16th, 2014

NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V187000
Manufacturer: UTILIMASTER CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 2010
Manufactured End Date: March 31st, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: May 23rd, 2014

Defect Summary:
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.

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

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
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.

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