NHTSA Recall 11V453000: Electrical (equipment)
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 174 vehicles. It affects 2008–2011 Utilmaster Truck Body.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V453000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › ELECTRICAL |
| Report received | August 29, 2011 |
| Owner notification | October 16, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Spartan chassis (spartan), the parent company of utilimaster, is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 utilimaster truck bodies manufactured from january 25, 2008, through march 19, 2011, equipped with a sure power battery separator, part number 16511893 (model 1314) or 16512967 (model 1315). Suspect vehicles, in their as- built configuration, had the sure power battery separator installed on the inboard side of the curb side rail. These battery separators may overheat.
Safety risk
Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possibly a fire.
Remedy
Utilimaster will notify owners and replace the battery separator free of charge. The safety recall began on october 16, 2011. Owners may contact utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V453000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.