2010–2014 Utilimaster Aeromaster recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
A loose power stud may cause arcing or high heat on the terminal, increasing the risk of a fire.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V187000
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 3,200
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 23, 2014
- Built
- Jan 1, 2010 – Mar 31, 2014
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.