Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #14V630000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V630000 by Shyft Group. Affecting model year 2013-2015 gladiator and metrostar emergency vehicles manufactured february 18, 2013, to august 5, 2014 Includes 29 affected units, Seat Belt may be too Long/FMVSS 208, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2013-2015 gladiator and metrostar emergency vehicles manufactured february 18, 2013, to august 5, 2014
Defect Summary
Spartan motors chassis, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 gladiator and metrostar emergency vehicles manufactured february 18, 2013, to august 5, 2014. the seats in the affected vehicles have seats belts that may be too long to fit smaller occupants. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Corrective Action
Spartan has notified owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle, with a shorter belt buckle, free of charge. the recall began november 25, 2014. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. spartan's number for this recall is 14019.