NHTSA Recall 14V630000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V630000; Date: Oct. 8, 2014
If the seat belt does not properly fit the seat occupant, the seat occupant has an increased risk of being injured in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Spartan Gladiator; 2014 Spartan Gladiator; 2015 Spartan Gladiator; 2013 Spartan Metrostar; 2014 Spartan Metrostar; 2015 Spartan Metrostar
Component: Seat Belt
Manufactured by: Spartan Motors, Inc.
Affected Units:: 29
Recall Summary:
Spartan motors chassis, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 gladiator and metrostar emergency vehicles manufactured February 18, 2013, to August 5, 2014. The seats in the affected vehicles have seats belts that may be too long to fit smaller occupants. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection. "
How to Fix:
Spartan has notified owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle, with a shorter belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2014. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14019.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 25, 2014
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