NHTSA vehicle safety data
1999 Utilimaster Walk-In Van Recalls & Complaints
The 1999 Utilimaster Walk-In Van has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1999 Utilimaster Walk-In Van. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Utilimaster dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1999 Utilimaster Walk-In Van. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Missing Seat Belt Retractor/FMVSS 208
NHTSA #18V377000 · Seat Belts — Front — Retractor · NHTSA notice
Reported June 6, 2018 · Spartan Motors USA
Potentially affected: 3,194 vehicles
Repair completion: 16.66% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 18019 · Owners notified August 6, 2018 · Vehicles built September 1, 1990 – May 15, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
UTILIMASTER/FUSE
NHTSA #03V275000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Fuses and Circuit Breakers · NHTSA notice
Reported July 29, 2003 · UTILIMASTER CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 4,001 vehicles
Owners notified October 1, 2003
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPLACEMENT FUSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTONER 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT UTILIMASTER AT 1-800-582-3454.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
UTILIMASTER/FMVSS 108/CLEARANCE LAMP
NHTSA #01V224000 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA notice
Reported July 3, 2001 · UTILIMASTER CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 2,730 vehicles
Owners notified July 30, 2001 · Vehicles built September 30, 1997 – October 6, 1999 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
THE CLEARANCE LAMPS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
UTILIMASTER/HEATER BLOWER MOTOR
NHTSA #01V003000 · Visibility — Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System — Fan/Motor · NHTSA notice
Reported January 5, 2001 · UTILIMASTER CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 15,762 vehicles
Owners notified January 24, 2001 · Vehicles built October 4, 1999 – December 22, 2000 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WALK-IN DELIVERY VANS SUPPLIED TO THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE. UNDER CERTAIN SNOW CONDITIONS, IF MOISTURE GETS INTO THE BLOWER MOTOR AND SUBSEQUENTLY REFREEZES, THE BLOWER MOTOR COULD SEIZE CAUSING A RESISTOR TO OVERHEAT.
Safety consequence
WHEN A RESISTOR OVERHEATS, THE PLENUM COULD MELT, RESULTING IN DEFORMATION AND POSSIBLE IGNITION.
Manufacturer remedy
UTILIMASTER WILL INSTALL FUSES BETWEEN THE RESISTORS AND THE POWER SUPPLY, WHICH WILL PROTECT THE RESISTOR ASSEMBLY IN THE EVENT OF AN OVERCURRENT SITUATION. AN EXISTING FUSE WILL BE RESIZED TO PROTECT THE WIRING HARNESS IN HIGH-SPEED FAN OPERATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 24, 2001. ONLY US POSTAL SERVICE VEHICLES ARE INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN.
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