2016 Vancraft SWB recalls and problems
The 2016 Vancraft SWB has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Vancraft dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2016 Vancraft SWB vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2016 Vancraft SWB recalls
Recall 24V-855: Seats, Seat Belts
Problem: VANCRAFT LLC (VanCraft) is recalling certain 2014-2023 SWB, LWB, 2023 LWB Pro, 2023-2024 Rover, Rover XL and Alltrek campervans. The reinforcement hardware, mounting hardware, and seat belt anchor bolts in the rear bench seating system may fail under load. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk: Hardware failure may prevent the seat and/or seatbelt from adequately restraining an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new seat belt anchor hardware, flooring reinforcement, and reinforced bench seat bars, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may contact Vancraft customer service at 1-888-381-7333.
Recall 24V-854: Equipment
Problem: VANCRAFT LLC (VanCraft) is recalling certain 2002-2006 Campervan, 2014-2023 SWB Campervan, LWB Campervan, 2023 LWB Campervan Pro, 2023-2024 Rover, Rover XL, and Alltrek vehicles. The vehicles are missing the Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) label and the altered certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: Missing OCCC and altered certification labels may result in unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Vancraft will mail labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may contact Vancraft customer service at 1-888-381-7333.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Vancraft SWB have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Vancraft SWB: 24V-855 (seats, seat belts), 24V-854 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Vancraft recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Vancraft dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.