Seat beltsRecall 17V-492 · 2014–2017 Utilimaster Walk-in Van
Spartan Motors USA recall 17V-492 covers 190 2014–2017 Utilimaster Walk-in Van for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on August 7, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 67% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V492000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
A seat belt that does not keep the seat occupant restrained increases the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
67%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 28, 2014 to October 24, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.