UTILIMASTER TRUCK BODY 2006: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V595000

Make Model Year
UTILIMASTER TRUCK BODY 2006
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-01-08 2013-12-18 2013-12-03

Production Dates: 2006-06-01 - 2006-06-01

Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Spartan Motors, Inc. "Spartan" is recalling one model year 2006 Utilimaster vehicle manufactured on June 1, 2006 and equipped with a Fastec-brand door lock. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.

Consequence

If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the cargo area at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Spartan will notify the owner, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the lock cylinder, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2014. Owners may contact Utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.

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.