Vehicle recall 13V316000 · July 19, 2013

2012-2013 Utilimaster Reach

A software problem in the control module may cause the vehicle to have an inadvertent engine shutdown.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: An engine shutdown without warning increases the risk of a crash.
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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 13V316000
Reported to NHTSA: July 19, 2013
Filed by: Spartan Motors, Inc.
Owner notification: August 9, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected: 330
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Software; Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

Recall 13V316000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Utilimaster Reach (2012-2013): 2013, 2012

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