Utilimaster Walk-In Van: Seats — recliner

Affects Utilimaster Walk-In Van · 2016 — about 151 vehicles.

The hazard

Unexpected reclining of the driver's seat may affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the seat fails in a crash, the seat occupant would be at a greater risk of injury.

What to do

Utilimaster will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat with a non-reclining one, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016. Owners may contact Utilimaster customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 16023.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational