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2002-2013 Spartan Gladiator and Spartan Metrostar recall: seat belts

Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 6, 2013. It covers about 3 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3
reported
Dec 6, 2013
owners notified
Feb 7, 2014

Seat belts

What is wrong
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."
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 13V613000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 13V613000

Is there a recall on the 2002-2013 Spartan Gladiator and Spartan Metrostar seat belts?

Yes. Recall 13V613000, reported on December 6, 2013, covers about 3 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V613000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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