Recall 17V524 affects 11 2016 Utilimaster Truck Body vehicles with rear tire labels showing too-low pressure. Corrected labels are free at Utilimaster dealers.
Utilimaster is recalling 11 2016 Truck Body vehicles because the rear tire pressure label lists a pressure lower than the vehicle requires. The wrong label can lead an operator to underinflate the rear tires, raising the risk of a tire blowout and crash; Utilimaster dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The certification label on a 2016 Utilimaster Truck Body is the information plate that tells an owner or service technician the correct tire pressures for the completed vehicle. On this truck body, the rear tire pressure value matters because the rear tires carry the loaded vehicle's weight. The label is supposed to match the required pressure for that weight rating.
On affected Utilimaster Truck Body vehicles, the rear tire pressure printed on the final-stage manufacturer certification label is lower than the pressure required for the vehicle's weight rating. The problem was not a damaged tire or a failed part. It happened because the procedure for finding and entering the correct rear tire pressure was not followed, so the label gave the wrong rear tire setting.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner checking the label would see a normal-looking pressure value, but that value is wrong for the affected vehicle.
Who's affected?
| 2016 Utilimaster Truck Body | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 11 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific truck.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect tire pressure information can lead an operator to underinflate the tires. Underinflated tires are at risk of a blowout, which increases crash risk. There is no warning sign tied to the incorrect label, so use caution and arrange the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Utilimaster dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Utilimaster Truck Body is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Utilimaster dealer or Utilimaster customer service at 1-800-582-3454 to request the free corrected tire-pressure label so the rear tires are inflated to the required pressure.
- Reference recall number 17V524 and Utilimaster recall 17022 when you call.
- Bring the recall notice if you received one, or ask the dealer to confirm the label repair from your VIN.
- Inflate the rear tires using the corrected label information once the free label is installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Utilimaster technician provides and installs the corrected tire pressure label, then checks that the rear tire pressure information matches the required pressure for the vehicle's weight rating. The corrected label is free under the recall. The recall began on October 5, 2017, so the remedy is available now. If you already paid for label-related work, Spartan has a general reimbursement plan on file. Contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454 with your repair paperwork and ask how that plan applies.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 25, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 29, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| October 5, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V524?
Recall 17V524 covers 11 2016 Utilimaster Truck Body vehicles with rear tire pressure labels that list pressure below the value required for the vehicle weight rating. Under-inflated rear tires can blow out and increase crash risk. Utilimaster will provide a corrected label for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Utilimaster Truck Body is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 17V524. If it is, contact a franchised Utilimaster service location or Utilimaster customer service at 1-800-582-3454 and ask for the corrected tire pressure label. Reference recall number 17V524 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost. For recall 17V524, Utilimaster provides the corrected rear tire pressure label free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is rear tire under-inflation from the incorrect label. If the operator follows the wrong pressure information, the tire can blow out while the vehicle is in use, increasing crash risk. Use the corrected label once Utilimaster provides it.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V524000 |
|---|---|
| Utilimaster customer service | 1-800-582-3454 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V524 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V524000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →