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Utilimaster Reach Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 8 model years of the Utilimaster Reach (2011–2018).

4
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
2012
year with most recalls

Pick your Utilimaster Reach model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2018 Utilimaster Reach10
2017 Utilimaster Reach10
2016 Utilimaster Reach10
2015 Utilimaster Reach10
2014 Utilimaster Reach10
2013 Utilimaster Reach20
2012 Utilimaster Reach30
2011 Utilimaster Reach10

All Utilimaster Reach recalls (4)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Utilimaster Reach, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)

    NHTSA 19V286000 Reported 8,822 vehicles potentially affected Spartan Motors USA

    Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Fleet Services/Utilimaster Reach vehicles. Due to improper electrical grounding, the windshield wiper motor may stall and cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.

    Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a ground wire between the wiper motor and an appropriate spot on the vehicle to stop the motor from stalling, free of charge. The recall began April 30, 2019. Owners…

    Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

  2. Software (electrical system) and switch (electrical system)

    NHTSA 13V316000 Reported 330 vehicles potentially affected Spartan Motors, Inc.

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

    Model years: 2012, 2013

  3. Equipment

    NHTSA 12V441000 Reported 249 vehicles potentially affected UTILIMASTER CORPORATION

    Utilimaster is recalling certain model year 2012 Reach vehicles manufactured from December 6, 2011, through August 14, 2012. The adhesive used to attach the floor mat to the floor in front of the driver's seat may deteriorate allowing the floor mat to separate from the floor. An unsecured floor mat could interfere with the throttle pedal.

    Remedy: The exisiting floor mat will be removed and a new floor mat will be installed with new adhesive and mechanical fasteners. The safety recall began on November 1, 2012. Owners may contact Utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.

    Model years: 2012

  4. Latch (latches/locks/linkages) and door (structure)

    NHTSA 11V606000 Reported 9,861 vehicles potentially affected UTILIMASTER CORPORATION

    Certain Utilimaster model year 2009 through 2011 Aeromaster and one model year 2011 Reach work trucks manufactured from September 1, 2009, through December 22, 2011, fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

    Remedy: Utilimaster will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on November 16, 2012. Owners may contact Utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.

    Model years: 2011

Other Utilimaster models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.