4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Posted on: 2006-12-29
Description
On certain walk-in delivery vans equipped wityh draw-tite modulite hd (p/n 18190) trailer light modules, the split tail light circuits are combined.
Consequence
The module may overheat and ignite.
Corrective Action
Utilimaster will remove the trailer light module and wire the tail light harness from the body directly to the trailer plug. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2005-10-19
Description
Certain trucks fail to conform to the labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selection and rims. The tire and loading information placard contains incorrect information regarding the maximum cargo carrying capacity.
Consequence
Incorrect cargo carrying capacity information could lead to improper vehicle loading or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Owners will be provided with new tire information placards and installation instructions. The recall began on november 15, 2005. Owners may contact utilimaster at 1-800-237-7806.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Posted on: 2018-06-08
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #4 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Posted on: 2018-06-08
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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.