Spartan Recalls 2014-2017 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans for Seat Belt Defect
Spartan Motors is recalling 2014-2017 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans because seat belt D-ring mountings may detach in a crash, increasing injury risk.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where seat belt anchorages may detach, preventing occupant restraint and increasing injury risk, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.
Plain-English summary
Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain 2014-2017 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans. The recall addresses a defect where the seat belt D-ring mounting may detach in the event of a crash. This failure prevents the seat belt from restraining the occupant, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
The defect increases the risk of injury to occupants because the seat belt cannot keep them restrained during a collision. Approximately 190 vehicles are affected by this recall.
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a seat belt mounting reinforcement bracket free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400 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
- 190
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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