1997 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 1997 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Jun 6, 2018Crash risk1991–2018 Utilimaster Aeromaster, 1991–2018 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van — Seat Belts
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."
18V377000 · 3K units · Spartan Motors USA
- Jul 29, 2003Safety1996–2001 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van — Electrical System
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.
03V275000 · 4K units · UTILIMASTER CORPORATION
- Jul 3, 2001Safety1997–1999 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van — Exterior Lighting
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."
01V224000 · 3K units · UTILIMASTER CORPORATION