- The problem
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Fleet Services Truck Body and Velocity vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with ASA Electronics monitors for displaying the backup camera images, model number VOM74MMx. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
- The risk
- If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn in the wrong direction, increasing the risk of crash.
- The fix
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay harness with a capacitor, free of charge. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19002.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Utilimaster Velocity Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2018 Utilimaster Velocity have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 2019 for the rearview mirrors / devices.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Velocity year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2018 Utilimaster Velocity recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2018 Utilimaster Velocity yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Utilimaster Velocity: every year compared
All Velocity yearsQuestions about the 2018 Utilimaster Velocity
Does the 2018 Utilimaster Velocity have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Utilimaster Velocity: rearview mirrors / devices (February 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2018 Utilimaster Velocity had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2018 Utilimaster Velocity a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 67 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Utilimaster Velocity year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2018 Utilimaster Velocity has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data