2016 UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN RECALL - #16V639000
RECALL FOR SEATS : FRONT ASSEMBLY : RECLINER
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2016 UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN |
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| Manufacturer |
Spartan Motors USA |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2016 - 8/24/2016 |
| Recalled on |
9/2/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Spartan Motors USA |
| Owners Notified on |
10/17/2016 |
| # Affected |
151 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2016 UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN Recall for SEAT BELTS
2016 UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
2016 UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
2016 UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
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