Vehicle recall 17V460000 · July 20, 2017
2015-2017 Utilimaster Aeromaster
The affected vehicles are missing a ground wire for the windshield wiper motor, possibly resulting in an intermittent loss of windshield wiper function.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Spartan Fleet Vehicle and Service Utilimaster Aeromaster vehicles. The affected vehicles are missing a ground wire for the windshield wiper motor, possibly resulting in an intermittent loss of windshield wiper function.
- Consequence
- A loss of windshield wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will add a ground wire for the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began on August 17, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 17018.
- 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
- 17V460000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 20, 2017
- Filed by
- Spartan Motors USA
- Manufacturer campaign
- 17018
- Owner notification
- August 17, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 514
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Utilimaster Aeromaster (2015-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015
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