NHTSA Recall 14V630000: Seats and seat belts
Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 29 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Spartan Gladiator.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V630000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 14019 |
| Components | SEATS; SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | October 8, 2014 |
| Owner notification | November 25, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured February 18, 2013, to August 5, 2014. The seats in the affected vehicles have seats belts that may be too long to fit smaller occupants. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
If the seat belt does not properly fit the seat occupant, the seat occupant has an increased risk of being injured in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan has notified owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle, with a shorter belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14019.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V630000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.