The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V639000·Announced 2016-09-02

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

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
Hazard
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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