NHTSA Recall 16V639000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V639000; Date: Sep. 2, 2016
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Utilimaster Walk-in Van
Component: Seats:front Assembly:recliner
Manufactured by: Spartan Motors Usa
Affected Units:: 151
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Oct 17, 2016
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