2013 Spartan Gladiator | 2002 Spartan Metrostar | 2009 Spartan Gladiator — Seat belts
Published December 9, 2013 · Recall initiated: December 6, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V613000, published December 9, 2013 and initiated December 6, 2013. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2013 Spartan Gladiator | 2002 Spartan Metrostar | 2009 Spartan Gladiator — Seat belts.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SPARTAN
- Model
- GLADIATOR
- Manufacturer
- Shyft Group
- Lot
- 2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2002 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Spartan Gladiator | 2002 Spartan Metrostar | 2009 Spartan Gladiator — Seat belts recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V613000 on December 9, 2013. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SPARTAN. Model: GLADIATOR.