2014 Utilimaster Walk-In Van Problems: 0 Complaints, 6 Recalls

The worst 2014 Utilimaster Walk-In Van problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

Exterior lighting: brake lightsReported June 21, 2019 · 4,534 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Fleet Utilimaster Walk In vehicles built on a DTNA chassis. The brake pedal clevis pin clip may rub or bend on the throttle pedal and possibly detach.
Risk: If the clip is detaches and clevis pin slides out of position, the brake lights may fail. Loss of brake lights may mislead other drivers if they are unaware the vehicle is stopping or slowing down, which increases the risk of crash. If the pin continues to slide out further, the pedal may detach, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify Spartan owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect the clevis pin clearance and correct it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or Spartan at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19013.

Recall number 19V477000 · Recall details

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

Seat beltsReported August 7, 2017 · 190 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans. In the event of a crash, the seat belt D-ring mounting may detach, preventing the seat belt from restraining the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: A seat belt that does not keep the seat occupant restrained increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a seat belt mounting reinforcement bracket, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 17020.

Recall number 17V492000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported October 19, 2015 · 406 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Utilimaster Vans manufactured July 11, 2014, to September 22, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a Tire placard that indicates the wrong cargo capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded which can cause tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Utilimaster will notify owners and will send a label with the cargo capacity information corrected, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Utilimaster customer service at 1‑800‑582‑3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15024.

Recall number 15V670000 · Recall details

Power train: driveline: driveshaftReported April 28, 2015 · 97 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Utilitmaster Walk-In Vans manufactured December 8, 2014, to January 23, 2015, and altered by Lippert Components. Due to inadequately torqued fasteners, the driveshaft may disconnect.
Risk: If the driveshaft disconnects there would be a loss of power delivery to the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the driveshaft fasteners, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑582‑3484.

Recall number 15V249000 · Recall details

Back over prevention: camera systemReported April 27, 2015 · 2,904 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Utilimaster Walk-in vans and truck body vehicles manufactured January 21, 2014, to March 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a back up camera system which may display images from the camera in reverse.
Risk: If an object or person are on the left side of the screen but are actually on the right side of the vehicle, or vice versa, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any camera that is not displaying the correct images. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑582‑3454.

Recall number 15V247000 · Recall details

Is the 2014 Utilimaster Walk-In Van reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2014 Utilimaster Walk-In Van.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Utilimaster Walk-In Van?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 2014 Utilimaster Walk-In Van have?

6 recalls, covering exterior lighting, seat belts and equipment.

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.