4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Posted on: 1996-10-16
Description
These vehicles are missing a propshaft retainer strap. In the event of a driveline detachment, this strap prevents the driveline from contacting the ground.
Consequence
If a driveline should completely separate from the vehicle while it is in motion, the driveline can contact the ground resulting in a possible loss of control of the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if necessary insall a propshaft retainer strap.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during october 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 1995-08-31
Description
The tires/tire pressures and wheels listed on the label are incorrect. This does not comply with fmvss no. 120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: incorrectly sized tires would not have sufficient load capacity for the vehicle's specified gross axle weight rating, increasing the potential for premature tire failure.
Corrective Action
Owners will be mailed a supplementary label containing the correct tire information and instructions for installing the label on vehicles. If owners prefer, their dealer can install the label for them.
Notes
System: equipment: certification label; fmvss no. 120.vehicle description: walk-in vans built on chevrolet p42 chassis.note: if you do not receive a supplementary certification label within a reasonable time, contact utilimaster at 1-219-862-4561. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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.