Recall 19V304 covers 89 2019 Utilimaster Truck Body vehicles with undersized power wiring. Repair is free at a franchised Utilimaster dealer.
Utilimaster is recalling 89 2019 Truck Body vehicles built on Peterbilt chassis because undersized wires in the cab power harness and power distribution center connector can overheat and melt. An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash, and Utilimaster dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
On 2019 Utilimaster Truck Body vehicles built on a Peterbilt M520 chassis cab, the problem is in the electrical connector between the cab power harness and the power distribution center harness. The cab harness carries electrical power from the cab area, and the power distribution center routes that power to the circuits that keep the truck running.
The wires at this connector and the matching power jumper are undersized for the load they carry. When too much current moves through undersized wire, heat builds at the connector. That heat can overheat the plastic connector, melt it, and interrupt power to the engine.
What an owner notices is limited. The connector can melt without warning, so there is no warning sign before failure. If the connection opens while the truck is being driven, the engine can shut down.
Who's affected?
The recall uses 2 component categories for the same Truck Body configuration: engine and electrical system.
| 2019 Utilimaster Truck Body | Engine |
|---|---|
| 2019 Utilimaster Truck Body | electrical system |
| Units affected | 89 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents 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?
The connector can melt without warning, and an unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash. If the engine stalls or loses power, move out of traffic when safe and arrange service promptly. Repair is free at any franchised Utilimaster dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Utilimaster Truck Body is included in this recall.
- Contact a Peterbilt dealer to schedule the free correct-gauge PDC power-wire replacement that fixes the overheating harness connection and engine-shutdown risk.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 19V304 when you call.
- Call customer service at 1-800-543-5008 with questions about the Utilimaster recall.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and pull over safely if the engine shuts down.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Utilimaster technician replaces the main power wire to the power distribution center with a wire of the correct gauge. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. Spartan's general reimbursement plan is on file for owners who already paid for this related repair before the recall work was performed. Keep any repair order, invoice, and payment record, then contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 to ask how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 17, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 3, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 3, 2019 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| June 3, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V304?
Recall 19V304 covers 89 2019 Utilimaster Truck Body vehicles built on a Peterbilt chassis. Undersized wiring in the connector between the cab power harness and the power distribution center harness can overheat, melt, and cause an unexpected engine shutdown. The wire replacement is free.
What should I do if my 2019 Utilimaster Truck Body is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V304. If it is, contact a Peterbilt dealer to schedule replacement of the main power wire to the power distribution center with the correct gauge wire. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 19V304, the remedy is replacement of the main power wire to the power distribution center with the correct gauge wire, free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an unexpected engine shutdown while the vehicle is in use. NHTSA campaign 19V304 states that an unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash. If your VIN is included, arrange the free wiring repair with a dealer.
When did the recall repair become available?
The recall began on June 3, 2019, so the remedy is available. Owners were directed to contact a Peterbilt dealer for the free replacement of the main power wire to the power distribution center with the correct gauge wire.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V304000 |
|---|---|
| Utilimaster customer service | 1-800-543-5008 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V304 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V304000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall 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 →