Recall 20V216000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Defect in 2020-2021 UTILIMASTER TRUCK BODY
RECALL This recall affects up to 50 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 20V216000 |
| Manufacturer | Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 50 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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."
Safety Consequence
The incorrectly positioned license plate lamp may cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for UTILIMASTER
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V405000 | 2024 UTILIMASTER AEROMASTER | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 871 | |
| 25V452000 | 2015 UTILIMASTER TRUCK BODY | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2,785 | |
| 25V335000 | 2024 UTILIMASTER VELOCITY | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1,977 | |
| 25V268000 | 2025 UTILIMASTER AEROMASTER | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 163 | |
| 25V296000 | 2025 UTILIMASTER AEROMASTER | SEAT BELTS | 6 | |
| 25V152000 | 2025 UTILIMASTER UPFIT | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 605 | |
| 22V857000 | 2023 UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 206 | |
| 23V542000 | 2023 UTILIMASTER UPFIT | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 560 | |
| 22V846000 | 2022 UTILIMASTER AEROMASTER | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR | 543 | |
| 22V754000 | 2022 UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 451 |