1997 Utilimaster Walk-In Van recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Utilimaster Walk-In Van, covering 13,057 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Seat belts: front: retractor
- What is wrong
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 1991-2018 Utilimaster Aeromaster and Walk-In Vans. These vehicles were manufactured with front seat belts that do not have an emergency locking seat belt retractor or automatic locking seat belt retractor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- Without retractors, the seat belts may not accommodate different size occupants, therefore the occupants may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners and will install seat belts with retractors, free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑582‑3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 18019.
Recall number 18V377000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- On certain walk-in vans, a fuse was installed by ford. However, utilimaster installed a wire. The fuse is not compatible with the wire gauge installed by utilimaster.
- Risk
- Should a failure occur in a vehicle component such as a fan, heated mirror and/or other ignition-hot option, the insulation around the wiring to the fan could melt.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with a replacement fuse. Owner notification began octoner 1, 2003. Owners should contact utilimaster at 1‑800‑582‑3454.
Recall number 03V275000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: walk-in van trucks supplied to fleet accounts. The LED clearance lamps, mounted at a 30-degree set-back position, do not comply with two of the required test points of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Risk
- The clearance lamps do not meet the requirements of the standard.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with remedy instructions for this campaign and will be reimbursed by utilimaster for parts and labor costs involved. Owner notification began july 30, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact utilimaster at 1‑816‑765‑2000.
Recall number 01V224000 · Recall details
Structure: body: hood
- What is wrong
- When the vehicle is being driven, the force of the wind against the hood can force the hood behind the bumper allowing the hood to drop. This reduces the tension on the two rubber hold-downs which then become loose.
- Risk
- If both tie downs come loose, the hood can separate during vehicle operation leading to a possible broken windshield and/or blocking of the driver's vision, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash..
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a metal bracket and a second bumper above and behind the original bumper so that the hood cannot be pushed or slip behind the original (bottom) bumper.
Recall number 97V027000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Utilimaster Walk-In Van recalls
How do I check if my 1997 Utilimaster Walk-In Van has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1997 Utilimaster Walk-In Van have?
4, covering seat belts, electrical system and exterior lighting.
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