Defect Description For Recall
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013-2014 Utilimaster P80X Vehicles Manufactured From May 2, 2013, Through August 8, 2013 And Sold Exclusively To Ups. In The Affected Vehicles, The Coolant Return Hose May Kink At The Bulkhead Connector Resulting In A ReduCTIon Of Coolant Flow Through Windshield Defrost System.
Make Of Vehicle
UTILIMASTER
Model Of Vehicle
P80X
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
13V574000
Component Description
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
Effect Of Defect
The Lack Of Coolant Flow May Prevent The Defrost And Defog System From Clearing The Windshield, Reducing The Driver’S Visibility, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Spartan Will Notify Owners, And Ups Service Centers Will Be Paid To Inspect, Replace, And Reroute The Coolant Hose, Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Spartan At 1-800-582-3454.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20130502
End Of Manufacture
20130828
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
586
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
20131119