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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 17V524📅 Aug 29, 2017

2016 Utilimaster Truck Body recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2016 Utilimaster Truck Body vehicles. The rear tire pressure information printed on the label is less than the required tire pressure for the weight rating of the vehicle.

💥 The risk

The incorrect tire pressure information may cause the operator to under inflate the tires, possibly causing a tire blow out and increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Spartan will notify owners and will provide a corrected tire pressure label, free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 17022.

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
17V524000
Manufacturer recall #
17022
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors USA
Vehicles affected
11
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Owner phone
1-800-582-3454
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 5, 2017
Built
Oct 16, 2016 – Nov 16, 2016
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 17V524 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 17V524?

2016 Utilimaster Truck Body. 11 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.