Utilimaster Trademaster 2005
Model Trademaster made in 2005 by Utilimaster got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment.
Model 2005
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V268000 | UTILIMASTER CORPORATION | from 08/01/2005 to 05/31/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 11 | 07/07/2006 | MFR | UTILIMASTER CORPORATION | 07/25/2006 | 07/25/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain truck bodies built on ford lcf cab chassis, the wiring harness (consisting of wires and split conduit) to the cargo light switch located on the dash may be incorrectly routed. the harness, if secured to the steering shaft, could possibly lead to wiring entanglement at the gearbox universal joint. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in additional effort to turn the steering wheel with reduced vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reroute the wiring harness to the cargo light switch away from the steering column shaft. the recall began on july 7, 2006. owners may contact utilimaster at 1-800-237-7806. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V487000 | UTILIMASTER CORPORATION | from 08/25/2005 to 09/30/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 993 | 11/15/2005 | MFR | UTILIMASTER CORPORATION | 10/17/2005 | 10/19/2005 | 571 | 110 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain trucks fail to conform to the labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selection and rims. the tire and loading information placard contains incorrect information regarding the maximum cargo carrying capacity. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Incorrect cargo carrying capacity information could lead to improper vehicle loading or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with new tire information placards and installation instructions. the recall began on november 15, 2005. owners may contact utilimaster at 1-800-237-7806. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||