Defect Description For Recall
Spartan Chassis (Spartan), The Parent Company Of Utilimaster, Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2011 Utilimaster Truck Bodies Manufactured From January 25, 2008, Through March 19, 2011, Equipped With A Sure Power Battery Separator, Part Number 16511893 (Model 1314) Or 16512967 (Model 1315). Suspect Vehicles, In Their As- Built Configuration, Had The Sure Power Battery Separator Installed On The Inboard Side Of The Curb Side Rail. These Battery Separators May Overheat.
Make Of Vehicle
UTILMASTER
Model Of Vehicle
TRUCK BODY
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
11V453000
Component Description
Equipment:Electrical
Effect Of Defect
Overheating Of The Battery Separator Can Result In Smoke And Possibly A Fire.
Fix Defect
Utilimaster Will Notify Owners And Replace The Battery Separator Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On October 16, 2011. Owners May Contact Utilimaster At 1-800-582-3454.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20080125
End Of Manufacture
20110419
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
174
Date Owners Notified
20111016
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
20110829