Utilimaster WALK-IN VAN (2016): Seats
Recall 16V639000 · Sep 2, 2016 · Spartan Motors USA
151
vehicles affected
151
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V639000
- Date
- Sep 2, 2016
- Maker
- Spartan Motors USA
- Units affected
- 151
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seats > Front assembly > Recliner
- Model years
- 2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2016 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans manufactured January 1, 2016, to August 24, 2016 and equipped with a reclining style seat. The driver's seat on the affected vehicles may recline unexpectedly.
What can happen
Unexpected reclining of the driver's seat may affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the seat fails in a crash, the seat occupant would be at a greater risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Utilimaster will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat with a non-reclining one, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016. Owners may contact Utilimaster customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 16023.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Utilimaster | Walk-IN Van | 2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V639000?
1 model: Utilimaster Walk-IN Van (2016), about 151 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V639000?
Utilimaster will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat with a non-reclining one, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016. Owners may contact Utilimaster customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 16023.
What can happen?
Unexpected reclining of the driver's seat may affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the seat fails in a crash, the seat occupant would be at a greater 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.