1996 Utilimaster Walk-In van: recalls and complaints

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• 18V3770006 Jun 2018Seat Belts / Front / Retractor
• 03V27500029 Jul 2003Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
• 97V02700022 Feb 1997Structure / Body / Hood
• 96V1900004 Oct 1996Power Train / Driveline

1. 18V377000Received 6 Jun 2018. 3,194 units.

   Seat Belts / Front / Retractor

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Spartan Motors USA. Manufacturer campaign number 18019. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Aug 2018.

2. 03V275000Received 29 Jul 2003. 4,001 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   Owners will be provided with a replacement fuse. Owner notification began octoner 1, 2003. Owners should contact utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.

   Report filed by UTILIMASTER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Oct 2003.

3. 97V027000Received 22 Feb 1997. 3,132 units.

   Structure / Body / Hood

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by UTILIMASTER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jun 1997.

4. 96V190000Received 4 Oct 1996. 701 units.

   Power Train / Driveline

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   These vehicles are missing a propshaft retainer strap. In the event of a driveline detachment, this strap prevents the driveline from contacting the ground.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If a driveline should completely separate from the vehicle while it is in motion, the driveline can contact the ground resulting in a possible loss of control of the vehicle.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if necessary insall a propshaft retainer strap.

   Report filed by UTILIMASTER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jan 1997.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1996 Utilimaster Walk-In van?

11,028 units in 4 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Utilimaster Walk-In van have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 25 recall campaigns for the Utilimaster Walk-In van, model years 1986 to 2023. 4 of them name the 1996 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1996 Utilimaster Walk-In van open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.