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1998 Utilimaster WALK-IN Van

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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3Recall campaigns

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When problems were reported

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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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What owners actually said

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Official recalls

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18V377000 · Seat Belts:front:retractor

Jun 6, 2018

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 & remedy

Consequence: 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: 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.

03V275000 · Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers

Jul 29, 2003

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 & remedy

Consequence: 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: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPLACEMENT FUSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTONER 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT UTILIMASTER AT 1-800-582-3454.

01V224000 · Exterior Lighting

Jul 3, 2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WALK-IN VAN TRUCKS SUPPLIED TO FLEET ACCOUNTS. THE LED CLEARANCE LAMPS, MOUNTED AT A 30-DEGREE SET-BACK POSITION, DO NOT COMPLY WITH TWO OF THE REQUIRED TEST POINTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THE CLEARANCE LAMPS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS CAMPAIGN AND WILL BE REIMBURSED BY UTILIMASTER FOR PARTS AND LABOR COSTS INVOLVED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 30, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT UTILIMASTER AT 1-816-765-2000.

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NHTSA investigations

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