UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN 2016: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V639000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| UTILIMASTER | WALK-IN VAN | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-10-17 | 2016-09-02 | 2016-09-02 |
Production Dates: 2016-01-01 - 2016-08-24
Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16023
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 151
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Spartan Motors USA "Spartan" is recalling certain model year 2016 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans manufactured January 1, 2016, to August 24, 2016 and equipped with a reclining style seat. The driver's seat on the affected vehicles may recline unexpectedly.
Unexpected reclining of the driver's seat may affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the seat fails in a crash, the seat occupant would be at a greater risk of injury.
Utilimaster will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat with a non-reclining one, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016. Owners may contact Utilimaster customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 16023.
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.
