CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY; SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SEATS; SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- VANCRAFT LLC (VanCraft) is recalling certain 2014-2023 SWB, LWB, 2023 LWB Pro, 2023-2024 Rover, Rover XL and Alltrek campervans. The reinforcement hardware, mounting hardware, and seat belt anchor bolts in the rear bench seating system may fail under load. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- Risk
- Hardware failure may prevent the seat and/or seatbelt from adequately restraining an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new seat belt anchor hardware, flooring reinforcement, and reinforced bench seat bars, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may contact Vancraft customer service at 1-888-381-7333.
- 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 nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Hardware that holds the rear bench seat and its seat belt anchors may fail under load. If it does, the seat or belt may not adequately restrain a passenger, which raises the risk of injury in a crash. The vehicles do not meet the federal seating and seat belt standards that cover this equipment.
The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will install new seat belt anchor hardware, flooring reinforcement, and reinforced bench seat bars at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024.
To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your VIN for open recalls, or contact Vancraft customer service at 1-888-381-7333.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Vancraft Alltrek | 20232024 |
|---|---|
| Vancraft LWB | 2014201520162017201820192020202120222023 |
| Vancraft LWB XL | 2023 |
| Vancraft Rover | 20232024 |
| Vancraft Rover XL | 20232024 |
| Vancraft SWB | 2014201520162017201820192020202120222023 |