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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13V574000

2014 Utilimaster P80x | 2013 Utilimaster P80x — Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system

Published November 21, 2013 · Recall initiated: November 19, 2013

Summary

NHTSA records recall 13V574000, published November 21, 2013 and initiated November 19, 2013. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2014 Utilimaster P80x | 2013 Utilimaster P80x — Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system.

What's the hazard

Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Utilimaster P80X vehicles manufactured from May 2, 2013, through August 8, 2013 and sold exclusively to UPS. In the affected vehicles, the coolant return hose may kink at the bulkhead connector resulting in a reduction of coolant flow through windshield defrost system.

What to do

Spartan will notify owners, and UPS service centers will be paid to inspect, replace, and reroute the coolant hose, free of charge. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-582-3454.

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Recall details

Brand
UTILIMASTER
Model
P80X
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Lot
2014 UTILIMASTER P80X | 2013 UTILIMASTER P80X
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Utilimaster P80x | 2013 Utilimaster P80x — Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V574000 on November 21, 2013. Reported hazard: Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Utilimaster P80X vehicles manufactured from May 2, 2013, through August 8, 2013 and sold exclusively to UPS. In the affected vehicles, the coolant return hose may kink at the bulkhead connector resulting in a reduction of coolant flow through windshield defrost system.

What should I do if I have this product?

Spartan will notify owners, and UPS service centers will be paid to inspect, replace, and reroute the coolant hose, free of charge. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-582-3454.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: UTILIMASTER. Model: P80X.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)