UTILIMASTER 2020 UTILIMASTER TRUCK BODY Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2020 UTILIMASTER TRUCK BODY
Brand
UTILIMASTER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2020
Spartan Motors, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 UTILIMASTER TRUCK BODY vehicles due to exterior lighting issues. The incorrectly positioned license plate lamp may cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 FLT Utilimaster Truck Body vehicles. The license plate lamp may be installed in the incorrect position and at an incorrect angle, causing the plate to not be properly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The incorrectly positioned license plate lamp may cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Spartan will notify owners, and will replace the license plate lamp, free of charge. The recall began May 5, 2020. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 20-05.
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