2012–2013 Utilimaster Reach Recall: A software problem in the control module may cause the vehicle to have an…
NHTSA campaign 13V316000 · Electrical System · filed Jul 19, 2013 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Spartan Motors, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Utilimaster Reach vehicles. A software problem in the control module may cause the vehicle to have an inadvertent engine shutdown.
The risk
An engine shutdown without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the control modules free of charge. The recall beagn on August 9, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-800-582-3454.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Utilimaster | Reach | 2012, 2013 |
Related recalls
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 13V316000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.