Spartan Motors, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2021 FLT Utilimaster Truck Body vehicles
— Recall Campaign #20V216000
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 FLT Utilimaster Truck Body vehicles. The license plate lamp may be installed in the incorrect position and at an incorrect angle, causing the plate to not be properly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 50 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
20V216000
| Manufacturer: | Shyft Group |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 16, 2020 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 20V216000 |
| Units affected: | 50 |
- Description:
- Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 FLT Utilimaster Truck Body vehicles. The license plate lamp may be installed in the incorrect position and at an incorrect angle, causing the plate to not be properly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequeces:
- The incorrectly positioned license plate lamp may cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Spartan will notify owners, and will replace the license plate lamp, free of charge. The recall began May 5, 2020. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 20-05.
- 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.