Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #11V453000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V453000 by Shyft Group. Includes 174 affected units, OVERHEATING BATTERY SEPARATOR/POSSIBLE FIRE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Spartan chassis (spartan), the parent company of utilimaster, is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 utilimaster truck bodies manufactured from january 25, 2008, through march 19, 2011, equipped with a sure power battery separator, part number 16511893 (model 1314) or 16512967 (model 1315). suspect vehicles, in their as- built configuration, had the sure power battery separator installed on the inboard side of the curb side rail. these battery separators may overheat.

Corrective Action

Utilimaster will notify owners and replace the battery separator free of charge. the safety recall began on october 16, 2011. owners may contact utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V453000

Manufacturer: Shyft Group

Report Received Date: 2011-08-29T00:00:00

Subject: Overheating battery separator/possible fire

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 174

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Spartan chassis (spartan), the parent company of utilimaster, is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 utilimaster truck bodies manufactured from january 25, 2008, through march 19, 2011, equipped with a sure power battery separator, part number 16511893 (model 1314) or 16512967 (model 1315). suspect vehicles, in their as- built configuration, had the sure power battery separator installed on the inboard side of the curb side rail. these battery separators may overheat.

Consequence Summary: Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possibly a fire.

Corrective Action: Utilimaster will notify owners and replace the battery separator free of charge. the safety recall began on october 16, 2011. owners may contact utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V453000

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