Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #13V613000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V613000 by Shyft Group. Affecting model year 2002 metrostar, 2009 gladiator, and 2013 gladiator emergency response vehicles equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles Includes 3 affected units, Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2002 metrostar, 2009 gladiator, and 2013 gladiator emergency response vehicles equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles
Defect Summary
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."
Corrective Action
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.