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NHTSARecalled Apr 17, 2019 · #19V304000

Undersized Wires may cause Engine Shutdown

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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

Product details

Product
Undersized Wires may cause Engine Shutdown
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice