2012 UTILIMASTER REACH — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 UTILIMASTER REACH
The 2012 UTILIMASTER REACH has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by UTILIMASTER CORPORATION for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 UTILIMASTER REACH
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2012 UTILIMASTER REACH, potentially affecting up to 9,731 vehicles.
Recall 19V286000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
| 8,822 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Fleet Services/Utilimaster Reach vehicles. Due to improper electrical grounding, the windshield wiper motor may stall and cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.
Consequence: A loss of windshield wiper becomes function can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 13V316000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 330 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Motors, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Utilimaster Reach vehicles. A software problem in the control module may cause the vehicle to have an inadvertent engine shutdown.
Consequence: An engine shutdown without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the control modules free of charge. The recall beagn on August 9, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-800-582-3454.
View full details →Recall 13V316000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
| 330 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Motors, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Utilimaster Reach vehicles. A software problem in the control module may cause the vehicle to have an inadvertent engine shutdown.
Consequence: An engine shutdown without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the control modules free of charge. The recall beagn on August 9, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-800-582-3454.
View full details →Recall 12V441000 — EQUIPMENT
| 249 vehicles affected
Defect: Utilimaster is recalling certain model year 2012 Reach vehicles manufactured from December 6, 2011, through August 14, 2012. The adhesive used to attach the floor mat to the floor in front of the driver's seat may deteriorate allowing the floor mat to separate from the floor. An unsecured floor mat could interfere with the throttle pedal.
Consequence: Floor mat interference with the throttle pedal could prevent the throttle pedal from retracting to its normal position, increasing stopping distances and the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The exisiting floor mat will be removed and a new floor mat will be installed with new adhesive and mechanical fasteners. The safety recall began on November 1, 2012. Owners may contact Utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 UTILIMASTER REACH
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 UTILIMASTER REACH.
Safety Rating for the 2012 UTILIMASTER REACH
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 UTILIMASTER REACH in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 UTILIMASTER REACH
UTILIMASTER CORPORATION has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 UTILIMASTER REACH. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
JC-13-H3-08-Z6 — EQUIPMENT
UTILIMASTER: NEW SEAT BELLOW SUPPORT BRACKETS NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED DUE TO DRIVER'S SEAT FAILS TO MOVE INTO FULL FORWARD POSITION. MODEL 2012 REACH WALK IN. *PE
JC-13-H3-08-Z6 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
UTILIMASTER: NEW SEAT BELLOW SUPPORT BRACKETS NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED DUE TO DRIVER'S SEAT FAILS TO MOVE INTO FULL FORWARD POSITION. MODEL 2012 REACH WALK IN. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 UTILIMASTER REACH
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the UTILIMASTER REACH
- 2011 UTILIMASTER REACH — 0 complaints
- 2012 UTILIMASTER REACH (current)
- 2013 UTILIMASTER REACH — 0 complaints
- 2014 UTILIMASTER REACH — 0 complaints
- 2015 UTILIMASTER REACH — 0 complaints
- 2016 UTILIMASTER REACH — 0 complaints
- 2017 UTILIMASTER REACH — 0 complaints
Other UTILIMASTER Models
- UTILIMASTER AEROMASTER — 2 total complaints
- UTILIMASTER AEROMATE — 2 total complaints
- UTILIMASTER 35 — 0 total complaints
- UTILIMASTER CABMASTER — 0 total complaints
- UTILIMASTER CHEVROLET C5500 — 0 total complaints
- UTILIMASTER FRP TRUCK BODY — 0 total complaints
- UTILIMASTER GM CHASSIS — 0 total complaints
- UTILIMASTER METRIS — 0 total complaints