CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
- 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."
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 1991-1994 Utilimaster Aeromaster and Walk-In vans were built with front seat belts that lack an emergency locking or automatic locking retractor. Because of this, the belts may not fit different-sized occupants properly, so people may not be restrained correctly in a crash, which increases the risk of injury. The vehicles also do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, Occupant Crash Protection.
Spartan Motors USA will notify owners and install seat belts with retractors at no cost. The recall began on August 6, 2018. To check whether your vehicle is affected, contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454, referencing recall number 18019, and check your VIN for open recalls.
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