Recall 17V492000

SEAT BELTS

Report Date

20170807

Component

SEAT BELTS

Affected Vehicles

4 models

Defect Description

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."

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2014	UTILIMASTER	WALK-IN VAN
2015	UTILIMASTER	WALK-IN VAN
2016	UTILIMASTER	WALK-IN VAN
2017	UTILIMASTER	WALK-IN VAN

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.