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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 18V377📅 Jun 8, 2018

2000–2018 Utilimaster Aeromaster & 2000–2018 Utilimaster WALK-IN VAN recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 1991-2018 Utilimaster Aeromaster and Walk-In Vans. These vehicles were manufactured with front seat belts that do not have an emergency locking seat belt retractor or automatic locking seat belt retractor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

💥 The risk

Without retractors, the seat belts may not accommodate different size occupants, therefore the occupants may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Spartan will notify owners and will install seat belts with retractors, free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 18019.

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
18V377000
Manufacturer recall #
18019
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors USA
Vehicles affected
3,194
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Owner phone
1-800-582-3454
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 6, 2018
Built
Sep 1, 1990 – May 15, 2018
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 18V377 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 18V377?

2000–2018 Utilimaster Aeromaster & 2000–2018 Utilimaster WALK-IN VAN. 3,194 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Utilimaster dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-582-3454.