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- SEAT BELTS
- Problem
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans. In the event of a crash, the seat belt D-ring mounting may detach, preventing the seat belt from restraining the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Risk
- A seat belt that does not keep the seat occupant restrained increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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. Spartan's number for this recall is 17020.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2014-2017 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans have a seat belt D-ring mounting that may detach in a crash. If it does, the seat belt may not restrain the occupant, which increases the risk of injury. These vehicles also fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 210 for seat belt assembly anchorages.
The remedy is free. Spartan Motors USA will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a seat belt mounting reinforcement bracket at no cost. Owners can contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400 and reference recall number 17020. The recall began August 18, 2017.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Utilimaster Walk-IN Van | 2014201520162017 |
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