Utilimaster WALK-IN VAN (2014-2017): Seat belts
Recall 17V492000 · Aug 7, 2017 · Spartan Motors USA
190
vehicles affected
190
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V492000
- Date
- Aug 7, 2017
- Maker
- Spartan Motors USA
- Units affected
- 190
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seat belts
- Model years
- 2014-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
A seat belt that does not keep the seat occupant restrained increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Utilimaster | Walk-IN Van | 2014-2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V492000?
1 model: Utilimaster Walk-IN Van (2014-2017), about 190 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V492000?
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.
What can happen?
A seat belt that does not keep the seat occupant restrained increases 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.