2001 Utilimaster Walk-In Van Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

The worst 2001 Utilimaster Walk-In Van problems

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Seat belts: front: retractorReported June 6, 2018 · 3,194 vehicles affected

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 breakersReported July 29, 2003 · 4,001 vehicles affected

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

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported May 31, 2001 · 558 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: walk-in delivery vans supplied to fed ex (fed ex w700). A bolt and nut installed through the chassis frame rail to support a new seat mount design could have partially collapse a brake line as the nut was tightened on the bolt.
Risk: If undetected, this condition could cause partial or total loss of function of the front brakes of the vehicle.
Remedy: Fed ex will be supplied with instructions for inspecting for the defect and how to replace the defective brake line if the problem exists. Fed ex was notified by telephone on may 25, 2001. Only fed ex vehicles are involved.

Recall number 01V178000 · Recall details

Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: fan/motorReported January 5, 2001 · 15,762 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: walk-in delivery vans supplied to the united states postal service. Under certain snow conditions, if moisture gets into the blower motor and subsequently refreezes, the blower motor could seize causing a resistor to overheat.
Risk: When a resistor overheats, the plenum could melt, resulting in deformation and possible ignition.
Remedy: Utilimaster will install fuses between the resistors and the power supply, which will protect the resistor assembly in the event of an overcurrent situation. An existing fuse will be resized to protect the wiring harness in high-speed fan operation. Owner notification began january 24, 2001. Only us postal service vehicles are involved in this campaign.

Recall number 01V003000 · Recall details

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Is the 2001 Utilimaster Walk-In Van reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2001 Utilimaster Walk-In Van.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Utilimaster Walk-In Van?

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How many recalls does the 2001 Utilimaster Walk-In Van have?

4 recalls, covering seat belts, electrical system and service brakes, hydraulic.

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