- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Utilimaster Aeromaster Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1998 Utilimaster Aeromaster have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in June 2018 for the retractor.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Aeromaster year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1998 Utilimaster Aeromaster recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On certain walk-in vans equipped with seat belt buckles manufactured by indiana mills & manufacturing inc., After repeated flexing, the cable can fatigue and fray at the point where it is crimped to the buckle.
- The risk
- The buckle could detach from the cable, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle. Owner notification began april 8, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.
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No complaints about the 1998 Utilimaster Aeromaster yet
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Utilimaster Aeromaster: every year compared
All Aeromaster yearsQuestions about the 1998 Utilimaster Aeromaster
Does the 1998 Utilimaster Aeromaster have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1998 Utilimaster Aeromaster: retractor (June 2018); buckle assembly (March 2002). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1998 Utilimaster Aeromaster had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1998 Utilimaster Aeromaster a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Utilimaster Aeromaster year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Utilimaster Aeromaster years have the most complaints?
1999 (1), 2007 (1). See every Utilimaster Aeromaster year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Utilimaster Aeromaster has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data