NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Utilimaster Aeromaster Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2012 Utilimaster Aeromaster has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Utilimaster dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Utilimaster Aeromaster. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
NHTSA #18V377000Reported June 6, 2018 · Spartan Motors USA
Potentially affected: 3,194 vehicles
Defect description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 1991-2018 Utilimaster Aeromaster and Walk-In Vans. These vehicles were manufactured with front seat belts that do not have an emergency locking seat belt retractor or automatic locking seat belt retractor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety consequence
Without retractors, the seat belts may not accommodate different size occupants, therefore the occupants may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Spartan will notify owners and will install seat belts with retractors, free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 18019.
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
NHTSA #16V275000Reported May 9, 2016 · Spartan Motors USA
Potentially affected: 89 vehicles
Defect description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Utilimaster Aeromaster vehicles manufactured from November 5, 2013, through March 31, 2016. The push-to-trip circuit breaker for the lift gate system may have been improperly wired. As a result, even though the circuit breaker has been pushed, the lift gate system may still be powered.
Safety consequence
With an improperly wired circuit breaker, maintenance personnel could be unaware that the lift gate system is still energized, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will move and properly install the push-to-trip breaker on the driver's side of the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16013.
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #14V187000Reported April 10, 2014 · Spartan Motors, Inc.
Potentially affected: 3,200 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A loose power stud may cause arcing or high heat on the terminal, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
Other Utilimaster Aeromaster model years
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