How many recalls does the 2015 Utilimaster Walk-In Van have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2015 Utilimaster Walk-In Van as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Utilimaster will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2015 Utilimaster Walk-In Van is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2015 Utilimaster Walk-In Van.

Are recall repairs on a 2015 Utilimaster Walk-In Van free?

Usually. Federal law requires Utilimaster to remedy recalls on the 2015 Walk-In Van free of charge at an authorized Utilimaster dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2015 Utilimaster Walk-In Van affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2015 Utilimaster Walk-In Van, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2015 Utilimaster Walk-In Van?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2015 Utilimaster Walk-In Van.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2015 Utilimaster Walk-In Van Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2015 Utilimaster Walk-In Van has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns 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 2015 Utilimaster Walk-In Van. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

NHTSA #19V477000

Reported June 21, 2019 · Spartan Motors USA

Potentially affected: 4,534 vehicles

Defect description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Fleet Utilimaster Walk In vehicles built on a DTNA chassis. The brake pedal clevis pin clip may rub or bend on the throttle pedal and possibly detach.

Safety consequence

If the clip is detaches and clevis pin slides out of position, the brake lights may fail. Loss of brake lights may mislead other drivers if they are unaware the vehicle is stopping or slowing down, which increases the risk of crash. If the pin continues to slide out further, the pedal may detach, increasing the risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DTNA will notify Spartan owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect the clevis pin clearance and correct it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Spartan at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19013.

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.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

NHTSA #18V377000

Reported June 6, 2018 · Spartan Motors USA

Potentially affected: 3,194 vehicles

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.

SEAT BELTS

NHTSA #17V492000

Reported August 7, 2017 · Spartan Motors USA

Potentially affected: 190 vehicles

Defect description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans. In the event of a crash, the seat belt D-ring mounting may detach, preventing the seat belt from restraining the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Safety consequence

A seat belt that does not keep the seat occupant restrained increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a seat belt mounting reinforcement bracket, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 17020.

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.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA #15V670000

Reported October 19, 2015 · Spartan Motors USA

Potentially affected: 406 vehicles

Defect description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Utilimaster Vans manufactured July 11, 2014, to September 22, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a Tire placard that indicates the wrong cargo capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety consequence

An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded which can cause tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Utilimaster will notify owners and will send a label with the cargo capacity information corrected, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Utilimaster customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15024.

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.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM

NHTSA #15V247000

Reported April 27, 2015 · Spartan Motors, Inc.

Potentially affected: 2,904 vehicles

Defect description

Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Utilimaster Walk-in vans and truck body vehicles manufactured January 21, 2014, to March 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a back up camera system which may display images from the camera in reverse.

Safety consequence

If an object or person are on the left side of the screen but are actually on the right side of the vehicle, or vice versa, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any camera that is not displaying the correct images. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454.

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.

Other Utilimaster Walk-In Van model years

Check your 2015 Utilimaster Walk-In Van VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Utilimaster Walk-In Van at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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