Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor

NHTSA recall 17V460000 · announced July 20, 2017 · filed by Spartan Motors Usa · 514 units affected

The problem

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Spartan Fleet Vehicle and Service Utilimaster Aeromaster vehicles. The affected vehicles are missing a ground wire for the windshield wiper motor, possibly resulting in an intermittent loss of windshield wiper function.

The risk

A loss of windshield wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will add a ground wire for the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began on August 17, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 17018.

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 covered by this recall

• 2015 Utilimaster Aeromaster
• 2016 Utilimaster Aeromaster
• 2017 Utilimaster Aeromaster

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.