Utilimaster Walk-IN Van: Seat belts

Date

Aug. 7, 2017

Filed by

Spartan Motors USA

Vehicles

Utilimaster Walk-IN Van (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Shyft Group

Component

Seat Belts

Description of the defect

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."

Potentially affected

190

What can happen

A seat belt that does not keep the seat occupant restrained increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Recall 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 www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

Sept. 18, 2017

Manufacturer campaign number

17020

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

210

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17V492000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.