Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain 2019 Fleet Services/Utilimaster Truck Body vehicles
— Recall Campaign #19V304000
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019 Fleet Services/Utilimaster Truck Body vehicles built on a Peterbilt chassis. Due to undersized wires, the connector between the cab power harness and the power distribution center (PDC) harness may overheat and melt, possibly resulting in an engine shutdown.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 89 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
19V304000
| Manufacturer: | Shyft Group |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 17, 2019 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 19V304000 |
| Units affected: | 89 |
- Description:
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019 Fleet Services/Utilimaster Truck Body vehicles built on a Peterbilt chassis. Due to undersized wires, the connector between the cab power harness and the power distribution center (PDC) harness may overheat and melt, possibly resulting in an engine shutdown.
- Consequeces:
- An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Spartan will notify owners, directing them to contact a Peterbilt dealer to have the main power wire to the PDC replaced with a wire of the correct gauge, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19009.
- 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.