UTILIMASTER 2012 UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN
Brand
UTILIMASTER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain 2012 UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN vehicles due to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings issues. Contact between the ramp and the brake line may cause a hole in the brake line resulting in a loss of brake fluid and lengthening the distance needed .
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans manufactured September 26, 2011, to June 25, 2012. The affected vehicles have an undercarriage ramp that may rub against a hydraulic brake line.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Contact between the ramp and the brake line may cause a hole in the brake line resulting in a loss of brake fluid and lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Utilimaster will notify owners, and dealers will install a new hydraulic brake line that will not contact the undercarriage ramp, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact Utilimaster customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15023.
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