Utilimaster Reach: Visibility — windshield wiper/washer

Affects Utilimaster Reach · 2012–2018 — about 9K vehicles.

The hazard

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

What to do

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a ground wire between the wiper motor and an appropriate spot on the vehicle to stop the motor from stalling, free of charge. The recall began April 30, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19008.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational