Recall 15V-247: 2012–2015 Utilimaster Truck Body, 2012–2015 Utilimaster Walk-In Van
Spartan Motors, Inc. recall for back over prevention, reported to NHTSA on Apr 27, 2015, covering about 2,904 vehicles.
The problem
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Utilimaster Walk-in vans and truck body vehicles manufactured January 21, 2014, to March 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a back up camera system which may display images from the camera in reverse.
The risk
If an object or person are on the left side of the screen but are actually on the right side of the vehicle, or vice versa, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any camera that is not displaying the correct images. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Spartan Motors, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Back Over Prevention › Camera System |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 15V247000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Utilimaster Truck Body | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Utilimaster Walk-In Van | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 | All 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 15V-247?
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Utilimaster Walk-in vans and truck body vehicles manufactured January 21, 2014, to March 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a back up camera system which may display images from the camera in reverse.
How is recall 15V-247 fixed?
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any camera that is not displaying the correct images. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service 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.