2021 VANCRAFT SWB Complaints and Recall Information

The 2021 VANCRAFT SWB has 0 complaints and 18 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners have not submitted reports regarding defects or malfunctions for this model.

There are multiple recalls affecting various safety and equipment components. The recalls address critical issues related to seating hardware, seat belts, and labeling, which impact occupant protection and vehicle compliance.

• Seat hardware failure. Recall 24V855000 affects 255 vehicles and involves reinforcement hardware, mounting hardware, and seat belt anchor bolts in the rear bench seating system failing under load. This defect prevents adequate occupant restraint and increases injury risk during a crash. Dealers will install new seat belt anchor hardware, flooring reinforcement, and reinforced bench seat bars free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed December 19, 2024.
• Seat belt anchor defects. Included in recall 24V855000 with 255 vehicles affected, the seat belt anchor bolts may fail under load, causing failure to comply with safety standards 207 and 209. The fix involves hardware replacement by dealers at no cost. Owner notifications were issued on December 19, 2024.
• Rear seat belt buckle issue. Also part of recall 24V855000, this problem affects 255 vehicles where seat belt buckle assemblies may fail under load, undermining occupant restraint during collisions. Dealers provide free hardware and reinforcement upgrades. Notifications were sent December 19, 2024.
• Seat system defect. Recall 24V855000 applies to 255 vehicles where rear bench seating components fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 207 and 209. The risk involves inadequate occupant protection. Repairs include replacement of seat and anchor hardware at no charge. Notice mailed December 19, 2024.
• Missing capacity labels. Recall 24V854000 covers 224 vehicles missing the Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity label and altered certification labels. Absence of these labels may cause overloading risks and noncompliance with FMVSS 110 and certification regulations. Vancraft will mail corrected labels free of charge. Owner notices were sent December 19, 2024.

Owners dealing with repeated repairs or recall-related safety issues may want to explore their rights under state lemon laws to address unresolved defects or persistent safety concerns.