NHTSA Recall 20V216000: Exterior lighting
Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 50 vehicles. It affects 2020–2021 Utilimaster Truck Body.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V216000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 20-05 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | April 16, 2020 |
| Owner notification | May 5, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
The incorrectly positioned license plate lamp may cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 20V216000
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.