SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2013: SEAT BELTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V613000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-02-07 2013-12-06 2013-12-09

Production Dates: 2013-03-27 - 2013-11-28

Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 13026

Component: SEAT BELTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. "Spartan Chassis" is recalling certain model year 2002 MetroStar, 2009 Gladiator, and 2013 Gladiator emergency response vehicles equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Consequence

If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

Remedy

Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2014. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis' number for this recall is 13026.

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.