NHTSA recall campaign
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What was wrong
Defect
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Spartan Fleet Vehicle and Service Utilimaster Aeromaster vehicles. The affected vehicles are missing a ground wire for the windshield wiper motor, possibly resulting in an intermittent loss of windshield wiper function.
Risk
A loss of windshield wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will add a ground wire for the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began on August 17, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 17018.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →