NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 Utilimaster P80X Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2013 Utilimaster P80X has 1 NHTSA recall campaign 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 2013 Utilimaster P80X. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
NHTSA #13V574000Reported November 19, 2013 · Spartan Motors, Inc.
Potentially affected: 586 vehicles
Defect description
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Utilimaster P80X vehicles manufactured from May 2, 2013, through August 8, 2013 and sold exclusively to UPS. In the affected vehicles, the coolant return hose may kink at the bulkhead connector resulting in a reduction of coolant flow through windshield defrost system.
Safety consequence
The lack of coolant flow may prevent the defrost and defog system from clearing the windshield, reducing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and UPS service centers will be paid to inspect, replace, and reroute the coolant hose, free of charge. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-582-3454.
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 P80X model years
Check your 2013 Utilimaster P80X VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Utilimaster P80X at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Check a Utilimaster VIN