2014 VANCRAFT SWB Complaints and Recall Information

The 2014 VANCRAFT SWB has 0 complaints and 18 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to seat hardware and labeling, as reflected in the recall data.

There are multiple recalls affecting various systems on the vehicle. These recalls mainly involve safety-critical components such as seating hardware and vehicle labeling requirements.

• Seat hardware failure. Recall 24V855000 affects 255 vehicles. Reinforcement hardware, mounting hardware, and seat belt anchor bolts in the rear bench seating may fail under load. This failure could prevent seats and seatbelts from properly restraining occupants, increasing injury risk during a crash. Dealers will install new anchor hardware, flooring reinforcement, and reinforced bench seat bars free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed December 19, 2024.
• Seat belt anchor defect. Included in recall 24V855000 for 255 vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts may fail under load, compromising occupant restraint. Same repair process as seat hardware failure applies.
• Buckle assembly issue. Also part of recall 24V855000. Seat belt buckle assemblies in the rear bench seat may be defective, risking inadequate occupant restraint during crashes. Repair involves installation of upgraded hardware and reinforcements at no charge.
• Missing occupant and cargo labels. Recall 24V854000 affects 224 vehicles. Certain vans lack Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) and altered certification labels. Without these labels, vehicles might be overloaded unintentionally, raising crash risk. Vancraft will mail replacement labels free of charge. Owner notifications were sent December 19, 2024.

Owners facing repeated repairs relating to these recalls or other unresolved issues involving safety-critical components should review their lemon law rights under state statutes. Persistent safety defects may entitle them to additional legal remedies.