Utilimaster Aeromaster, WALK-IN VAN (1991-2018): Seat belts
Recall 18V377000 · Jun 6, 2018 · Spartan Motors USA
3,194
vehicles affected
3,194
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V377000
- Date
- Jun 6, 2018
- Maker
- Spartan Motors USA
- Units affected
- 3,194
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seat belts > Front > Retractor
- Model years
- 1991-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 56 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Utilimaster | Aeromaster | 1991-2018 |
| Utilimaster | Walk-IN Van | 1991-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V377000?
2 models: Utilimaster Aeromaster (1991-2018), Utilimaster Walk-IN Van (1991-2018), about 3,194 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V377000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.