NHTSA recall 17V460000
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Utilimaster Aeromaster
Reported Jul 20, 2017514 vehicles affectedSpartan Motors USAMaker’s number 17018Built Aug 8, 2015 – Apr 7, 2017
The 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.
The risk
A loss of windshield wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.