Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Fleet Services/Utilimaster Reach vehicles. Due to improper electrical grounding, the windshield wiper motor may stall and cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver’s visibility.
Shyft Group – Windshield Wipers May Become Inoperable
| Report Received Date | 04/10/2019 |
| NHTSA ID | 19V286000 |
| Consequence Summary | A loss of windshield wiper becomes function can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a ground wire between the wiper motor and an appropriate spot on the vehicle to stop the motor from stalling, free of charge. The recall began April 30, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19008. |
| Recall Code | 19008 |
| Potentially Affected | 8822 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V286000) |
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