Spartan Recalls 2016 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans Due to Seat Recline Defect
Spartan Motors is recalling 151 model year 2016 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans because the driver's seat may recline unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the seat may recline unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash and injury, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain model year 2016 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans manufactured between January 1, 2016, and August 24, 2016. The recall affects 151 vehicles equipped with a reclining style driver's seat.
The defect involves the driver's seat potentially reclining unexpectedly. This issue may affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the seat fails during a crash, the occupant is at a greater risk of injury.
Utilimaster will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected seat with a non-reclining one free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016. Owners may contact Utilimaster customer service at 1-800-582-3454 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN
- Brand
- UTILIMASTER
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors USA
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Van
- Affected units
- 151
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- WALK-IN VAN
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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