- 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
2011 Utilimaster Aeromaster Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2011 Utilimaster Aeromaster have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in June 2018 for the retractor.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Aeromaster year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2011 Utilimaster Aeromaster recalls 4
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
- Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Utilimaster Aeromaster walk-in vans manufactured January 1, 2010, through March 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a loose power connection at the power stud terminal block.
- The risk
- A loose power stud may cause arcing or high heat on the terminal, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly tighten the electrical connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
- The problem
- Utilimaster is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 aeromaster vehicles manufactured from march 11, 2009, through december 3, 2012. The transmission gear shifters cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. If the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the prndl display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected.
- The risk
- An incorrect gear indication in the instrument panel may prevent the driver from knowing if they are in park or reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Utilimaster will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the transmission gear shifters cable assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 16, 2012. Owners may contact utilimaster at 1-517-543-6400.
- The problem
- Certain Utilimaster model year 2009 through 2011 Aeromaster and one model year 2011 Reach work trucks manufactured from September 1, 2009, through December 22, 2011, fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
- The risk
- Certain work trucks are not equipped with either a primary door latch system or a door latch system with a fully latched position and a door closure warning system as required by FMVSS 206. Without a door closure warning system, the driver may not be aware that the door is not fully latched. The door could partially open without warning and the driver may be at an increased risk of injuries in the event of a crash.
- The fix
- Utilimaster will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on November 16, 2012. Owners may contact Utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.
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Utilimaster Aeromaster: every year compared
All Aeromaster yearsQuestions about the 2011 Utilimaster Aeromaster
Does the 2011 Utilimaster Aeromaster have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2011 Utilimaster Aeromaster: retractor (June 2018); electrical system (April 2014); gear position indication (prndl) (February 2012); door (January 2012). 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 2011 Utilimaster Aeromaster had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2011 Utilimaster Aeromaster a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than 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 2011 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