Recall 18V377000: 2005–2018 Utilimaster Aeromaster, 2005–2018 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van

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Report date
Jun 6, 2018
Vehicles affected
3,194
Models
2
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 1991-2018 Utilimaster Aeromaster and Walk-In Vans. These vehicles were manufactured with front seat belts that do not have an emergency locking seat belt retractor or automatic locking seat belt retractor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The risk

Without retractors, the seat belts may not accommodate different size occupants, therefore the occupants may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Spartan will notify owners and will install seat belts with retractors, free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 18019.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

  • 2005 Utilimaster Aeromaster
  • 2006 Utilimaster Aeromaster
  • 2007 Utilimaster Aeromaster
  • 2008 Utilimaster Aeromaster
  • 2009 Utilimaster Aeromaster
  • 2010 Utilimaster Aeromaster
  • 2011 Utilimaster Aeromaster
  • 2012 Utilimaster Aeromaster
  • 2013 Utilimaster Aeromaster
  • 2014 Utilimaster Aeromaster
  • 2015 Utilimaster Aeromaster
  • 2016 Utilimaster Aeromaster
  • 2017 Utilimaster Aeromaster
  • 2018 Utilimaster Aeromaster
  • 2005 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van
  • 2006 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van
  • 2007 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van
  • 2008 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van
  • 2009 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van
  • 2010 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van
  • 2011 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van
  • 2012 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van
  • 2013 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van
  • 2014 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van
  • 2015 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van
  • 2016 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van
  • 2017 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van
  • 2018 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van

Details

NHTSA campaign
18V377000
Manufacturer campaign
18019
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors USA
Owner letters
Aug 6, 2018
Components
Seat belts:front:retractor (Seats & Seat Belts)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology