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Recall 11V-453: 2008–2011 Utilmaster Truck Body

SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Aug 29, 2011, covering about 174 vehicles.

NHTSA number
11V-453
Report date
Aug 29, 2011
Vehicles affected
174
Owners notified
Oct 16, 2011

The problem

Spartan chassis (Spartan), the parent company of utilimaster, is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 utilimaster truck bodies manufactured from january 25, 2008, through march 19, 2011, equipped with a sure power battery separator, part number 16511893 (Model 1314) or 16512967 (Model 1315). Suspect vehicles, in their as- built configuration, had the sure power battery separator installed on the inboard side of the curb side rail. These battery separators may overheat.

The risk

Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possibly a fire.

The fix

Utilimaster will notify owners and replace the battery separator free of charge. The safety recall began on october 16, 2011. Owners may contact utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerSPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
ComponentEquipment › Electrical
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number11V453000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Utilmaster Truck Body2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V-453?

Spartan chassis (Spartan), the parent company of utilimaster, is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 utilimaster truck bodies manufactured from january 25, 2008, through march 19, 2011, equipped with a sure power battery separator, part number 16511893 (Model 1314) or 16512967 (Model 1315). Suspect vehicles, in their as- built configuration, had the sure power battery separator installed on the inboard side of the curb side rail. These battery separators may overheat.

How is recall 11V-453 fixed?

Utilimaster will notify owners and replace the battery separator free of charge. The safety recall began on october 16, 2011. Owners may contact utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.