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2001 Utilimaster Walk-In Van

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jun 6, 2018
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains no NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2001 Utilimaster Walk-In Van. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
18V377000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Jun 6, 2018
3,194 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 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.
Spartan Motors USAManufacturer number 18019View on NHTSA.gov
03V275000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Jul 29, 2003
4,001 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN WALK-IN VANS, A FUSE WAS INSTALLED BY FORD. HOWEVER, UTILIMASTER INSTALLED A WIRE. THE FUSE IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE WIRE GAUGE INSTALLED BY UTILIMASTER.
The risk: SHOULD A FAILURE OCCUR IN A VEHICLE COMPONENT SUCH AS A FAN, HEATED MIRROR AND/OR OTHER IGNITION-HOT OPTION, THE INSULATION AROUND THE WIRING TO THE FAN COULD MELT.
The remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPLACEMENT FUSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTONER 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT UTILIMASTER AT 1-800-582-3454.
UTILIMASTER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
01V178000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

May 31, 2001
558 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WALK-IN DELIVERY VANS SUPPLIED TO FED EX (FED EX W700). A BOLT AND NUT INSTALLED THROUGH THE CHASSIS FRAME RAIL TO SUPPORT A NEW SEAT MOUNT DESIGN COULD HAVE PARTIALLY COLLAPSE A BRAKE LINE AS THE NUT WAS TIGHTENED ON THE BOLT.
The risk: IF UNDETECTED, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE PARTIAL OR TOTAL LOSS OF FUNCTION OF THE FRONT BRAKES OF THE VEHICLE.
The remedy: FED EX WILL BE SUPPLIED WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSPECTING FOR THE DEFECT AND HOW TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BRAKE LINE IF THE PROBLEM EXISTS. FED EX WAS NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE ON MAY 25, 2001. ONLY FED EX VEHICLES ARE INVOLVED.
UTILIMASTER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

No owner complaints recorded for this model year

Either none have been filed with NHTSA, or this vehicle is too new for reports to have accumulated.

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

SB-23003512

EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

UTILIMASTER: INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR THE REAR DOCK BUMPERS, THAT ARE DETACHED OR LOOSE. MODEL 2012 REACH WALK IN. *PE

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Utilimaster Walk-In Van by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
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2002010—
2001Viewing040—
2000030—
1999040—
1998030—
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1995030—
1994020—
1993020—
1992020—
1991020—
1990020—
1989020—
1988020—
1987010—
1986010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.