NHTSARecalled Sep 2, 2016 · #16V639000
Driver's Seat May Recline Unexpectedly
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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.
Product details
- Product
- Driver's Seat May Recline Unexpectedly
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Shyft Group
- Model numbers
- 2016 Utilimaster
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.