NHTSA Recall 15V247000: Camera system (back over prevention)
Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,904 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Utilimaster Truck Body.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V247000 |
|---|---|
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION › CAMERA SYSTEM |
| Report received | April 27, 2015 |
| Owner notification | June 24, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Utilimaster Walk-in vans and truck body vehicles manufactured January 21, 2014, to March 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a back up camera system which may display images from the camera in reverse.
Safety risk
If an object or person are on the left side of the screen but are actually on the right side of the vehicle, or vice versa, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any camera that is not displaying the correct images. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V247000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Utilimaster Truck Body | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Utilimaster Walk-In van | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
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.