NHTSA vehicle safety data
2006 Utilimaster Truck Body Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2006 Utilimaster Truck Body has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Utilimaster dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 Utilimaster Truck Body. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
NHTSA #13V595000Reported December 18, 2013 · Spartan Motors, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1 vehicles
Defect description
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling one model year 2006 Utilimaster vehicle manufactured on June 1, 2006 and equipped with a Fastec-brand door lock. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
Safety consequence
If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the cargo area at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Spartan will notify the owner, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the lock cylinder, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2014. Owners may contact Utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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