Seat belt may be difficult to unlatch/fmvss 209
Defect Summary
Spartan motors chassis, inc. (spartan chassis) is recalling certain model year 2002 metrostar, 2009 gladiator, and 2013 gladiator emergency response vehicles equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles. when the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Safety Consequence
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Corrective Action
Spartan chassis will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in january 2014. owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400. spartan chassis' number for this recall is 13026.
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FAQ: Recall 13V613000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V613000?
NHTSA recall 13V613000 was issued by Shyft Group on December 6, 2013. It addresses: Seat belt may be difficult to unlatch/fmvss 209. The recall affects approximately 3 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V613000 or the manufacturer campaign number 13026. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.