Utilimaster Corporation: Safety Recalls in 2002

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Utilimaster Corporation in 2002. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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March 1, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

UTILIMASTER/SEAT BELT BUCKLES

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.

NHTSA ID: 02V064000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 11,418

Consequence Summary:

THE BUCKLE COULD DETACH FROM THE CABLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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