Recalls for 2010 Utilmaster Truck Body

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Posted on: 2011-09-02
Description
Spartan chassis (spartan), the parent company of utilimaster, is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 utilimaster truck bodies manufactured from january 25, 2008, through march 19, 2011, equipped with a sure power battery separator, part number 16511893 (model 1314) or 16512967 (model 1315).  Suspect vehicles, in their as- built configuration, had the sure power battery separator installed on the inboard side of the curb side rail.  These battery separators may overheat.

Consequence
Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possibly a fire.

Corrective Action
Utilimaster will notify owners and replace the battery separator free of charge.  The safety recall began on october 16, 2011.  Owners may contact utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.