Vehicle recall 19V304000 · April 17, 2019
2019 Utilimaster Truck Body
Due to undersized wires, the connector between the cab power harness and the power distribution center (PDC) harness may overheat and melt, possibly resulting in an engine…
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 2019 Fleet Services/Utilimaster Truck Body vehicles built on a Peterbilt chassis. Due to undersized wires, the connector between the cab power harness and the power distribution center (PDC) harness may overheat and melt, possibly resulting in an engine shutdown.
- Consequence
- An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, directing them to contact a Peterbilt dealer to have the main power wire to the PDC replaced with a wire of the correct gauge, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19009.
- 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
- 19V304000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 17, 2019
- Filed by
- Spartan Motors USA
- Manufacturer campaign
- 19009
- Owner notification
- June 3, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 89
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine; 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.
- Utilimaster Truck Body (2019): 2019
Has your Utilimaster been repaired?
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