Seat belt may be too long/fmvss 208
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 14V630000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V630000?
NHTSA recall 14V630000 was issued by Shyft Group on October 8, 2014. It addresses: Seat belt may be too long/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 29 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 14V630000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14019. 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.