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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 14V630📅 Oct 8, 2014

2013–2015 Spartan Gladiator & 2013–2015 Spartan Metrostar recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured February 18, 2013, to August 5, 2014. The seats in the affected vehicles have seats belts that may be too long to fit smaller occupants. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

💥 The risk

If the seat belt does not properly fit the seat occupant, the seat occupant has an increased risk of being injured in the event of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Spartan has notified owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle, with a shorter belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14019.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
14V630000
Manufacturer recall #
14019
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Vehicles affected
29
Component
SEAT BELTS; SEATS
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 25, 2014
Built
Feb 18, 2013 – Aug 5, 2014
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 14V630 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 14V630?

2013–2015 Spartan Gladiator & 2013–2015 Spartan Metrostar. 29 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Spartan dealer to book the free repair.