NHTSA Recall 15V667000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V667000; Date: Oct. 16, 2015
Contact between the ramp and the brake line may cause a hole in the brake line resulting in a loss of brake fluid and lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Utilimaster Walk-in Van
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Spartan Motors Usa
Affected Units:: 209
Recall Summary:
Spartan motors USA (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012 utilimaster walk-in vans manufactured September 26, 2011, to June 25, 2012. The affected vehicles have an undercarriage ramp that may rub against a hydraulic brake line.
How to Fix:
Utilimaster will notify owners, and dealers will install a new hydraulic brake line that will not contact the undercarriage ramp, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact utilimaster customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15023.
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 25, 2015
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