UTILIMASTER 2019 UTILIMASTER TRUCK BODY Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2019 UTILIMASTER TRUCK BODY
Brand
UTILIMASTER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2019
Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain 2019 UTILIMASTER TRUCK BODY vehicles due to engine issues. An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026