Vehicle recall 14V187000 · April 10, 2014
2010-2014 Utilimaster Aeromaster
The affected vehicles may have a loose power connection at the power stud terminal block.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Utilimaster Aeromaster walk-in vans manufactured January 1, 2010, through March 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a loose power connection at the power stud terminal block.
- Consequence
- A loose power stud may cause arcing or high heat on the terminal, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly tighten the electrical connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
- 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
- 14V187000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 10, 2014
- Filed by
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Owner notification
- May 23, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,200
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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