NHTSA Recall 13V574000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V574000; Date: Nov. 19, 2013
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Utilimaster P80x; 2014 Utilimaster P80x
Component: Visibility:defroster/defogger System
Manufactured by: Spartan Motors, Inc.
Affected Units:: 586
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
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