NHTSARecalled Dec 6, 2013 · #13V613000
Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2002 MetroStar, 2009 Gladiator, and 2013 Gladiator emergency response vehicles equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Product details
- Product
- Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209
- 2013 Gladiator emergency response
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Shyft Group
- Model numbers
- 2002 MetroStar, 2009 Gladiator, 2013 Gladiator
- UPCs
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What you should do
Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2014. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis' number for this recall is 13026.