Utilimaster Truck Body recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

April 17, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Shyft Group recalls 2019 Utilimaster Truck Body

Recall number

19V304000

Brand / firm

Utilimaster

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 89 units

Why it was recalled

An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019 Fleet Services/Utilimaster Truck Body vehicles built on a Peterbilt chassis. Due to undersized wires, the connector between the cab power harness and the power distribution center (PDC) harness may overheat and melt, possibly resulting in an engine shutdown.

What to do

Spartan will notify owners, directing them to contact a Peterbilt dealer to have the main power wire to the PDC replaced with a wire of the correct gauge, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19009.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.