The return coolant hose may kink
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 13V574000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V574000?
NHTSA recall 13V574000 was issued by Shyft Group on November 19, 2013. It addresses: The return coolant hose may kink. The recall affects approximately 586 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V574000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.