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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 15V670📅 Oct 19, 2015

2014–2015 Utilimaster WALK-IN VAN recall: tires

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

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
15V670000
Manufacturer recall #
15024
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors USA
Vehicles affected
406
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES
Owner phone
1-800-582-3454
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 17, 2015
Built
Jul 11, 2014 – Sep 22, 2015
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V670 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V670?

2014–2015 Utilimaster WALK-IN VAN. 406 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Utilimaster dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-582-3454.