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NHTSARecalled 2020-04-16

Shyft Group — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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2020 UTILIMASTER TRUCK BODY; 2021 UTILIMASTER TRUCK BODY

  • Brand UTILIMASTER

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Spartan Motors is recalling certain 2020-2021 FLT Utilimaster Truck Body vehicles because the license plate lamp may be installed in the wrong position and at an incorrect angle, which prevents the license plate from being properly illuminated. This violates federal safety standards and may confuse other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Spartan will notify owners and replace the license plate lamp at no charge. The recall began May 5, 2020. Affected consumers should contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 and reference recall number 20-05 to arrange the free replacement.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The incorrectly positioned license plate lamp may cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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