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Campaign 18V377 Posted June 6, 2018 3,194 units

1991-2018 Utilimaster Vans Recall 18V377: Seat Belts

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 25, 2026

Recall 18V377 covers 3,194 1991-2018 Utilimaster Aeromaster and Walk-In Van vehicles for front seat belts without retractors. Free dealer repair.

Utilimaster is recalling 3,194 1991-2018 Aeromaster and Walk-In Van vehicles because the front seat belts were built without emergency or automatic locking retractors required for occupant crash protection. The defect affects how the belts fit different occupants and raises injury risk in a crash; the dealer repair will be free once Utilimaster opens the remedy.

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What's wrong?

The front seat belt retractor is the spool mechanism that feeds belt webbing out and pulls it back in. In normal use, the retractor lets the driver or front passenger move enough to sit and reach controls, then locks the belt when the vehicle stops suddenly or during a crash.

On affected 1991-2018 Utilimaster Aeromaster and Walk-In Van vehicles, the front outboard seat belts were built without the required emergency locking retractor or automatic locking retractor. That means the belt assembly is missing the locking function required for front occupant crash protection. The issue is with how the vans were equipped, not a wear item that develops over time.

There is no warning sign before failure because the belt can still look and pull like a normal seat belt. An owner is unlikely to notice the missing locking feature during regular driving.

Who's affected?

Spans Aeromaster and Walk-In Van models across the 1991-2018 model years, all tied to the front seat belt retractor.

2011 Utilimaster Aeromaster seat belt
2010 Utilimaster Aeromaster seat belt
2009 Utilimaster Aeromaster seat belt
2007 Utilimaster Aeromaster seat belt
1998 Utilimaster Aeromaster seat belt
Units affected3,194
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.

What's the safety risk?

Seat belts without retractors do not adjust correctly for occupants of different sizes. In a crash, an occupant can be improperly restrained, increasing the risk of injury. There is no warning sign tied to this noncompliance. Make sure every occupant is belted correctly before each trip. Repair will be free at any franchised Utilimaster dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 1991-2018 Utilimaster Aeromaster or Walk-In Van is included in this recall.
  2. Contact Utilimaster customer service at 1-800-582-3454 if you never received the August 6, 2018 owner notice.
  3. Ask when the free seat-belt retractor installation is open for your VIN; the repair adds retractors so the front belts fit and restrain different-size occupants correctly.
  4. Reference recall number 18V377 when you call or speak with a Utilimaster service contact.
  5. Limit passenger use until the repair is complete, since the front seat belts lack the retractors needed for proper restraint in a crash.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Utilimaster technician will replace the affected front seat belts with seat belt assemblies that include retractors. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under recall 18V377. Until then, keep your owner notice and ask the dealer what interim instructions apply before using a van that is included by VIN. The VIN decides whether a specific 1991-2018 Aeromaster or Walk-In Van is covered.

Timeline

June 6, 2018 NHTSA published the recall
August 6, 2018 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 18V377?

Recall 18V377 covers 3,194 1991-2018 Utilimaster Aeromaster and Walk-In Van vehicles with front seat belts that lack emergency locking or automatic locking retractors. The seat belts can fail to fit occupants correctly, increasing injury risk in a crash. Utilimaster will install seat belts with retractors for free.

What should I do if my 1991-2018 Utilimaster Aeromaster or Walk-In Van is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 18V377. If it is, contact a franchised Utilimaster dealer or service center and ask for the front seat belt retractor recall repair. Reference recall number 18V377 or Utilimaster recall number 18019 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Utilimaster's remedy for recall 18V377 is to install front seat belts with retractors free of charge. Parts and labor are covered through the recall repair at a franchised Utilimaster dealer or authorized service center.

What is the safety risk?

The risk is that the front seat belts lack retractors needed to fit different occupants correctly. In a crash, an occupant can be improperly restrained, increasing the risk of injury. The repair replaces the affected seat belts with belts that include retractors.

What if I bought this Utilimaster vehicle used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Utilimaster dealer or authorized service center with recall number 18V377 and ask for the free seat belt retractor repair.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V377000
Utilimaster customer service1-800-582-3454
NHTSA recall #18V377
NHTSA recall # (full)18V377000

Source documents

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