Utilimaster Walk-in Van 1988
Model Walk-in Van made in 1988 by Utilimaster got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, visibility.
Model 1988
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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| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V190000 | UTILIMASTER CORPORATION | from 12/01/1987 to 02/28/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 701 | 01/03/1997 | MFR | UTILIMASTER CORPORATION | 10/04/1996 | 10/16/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | These vehicles are missing a propshaft retainer strap. in the event of a driveline detachment, this strap prevents the driveline from contacting the ground. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a driveline should completely separate from the vehicle while it is in motion, the driveline can contact the ground resulting in a possible loss of control of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if necessary insall a propshaft retainer strap. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during october 1996. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V192000 | UTILIMASTER CORPORATION | from 04/01/1986 to 12/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 284 | 11/12/1990 | ODI | UTILIMASTER CORPORATION | 11/12/1990 | 11/29/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The two sections of wiper arm may contact or cross each other and bind with eventual failure of attachment rivet; also, wiper blade could contact window moulding with increased potential for wiper arm failure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in windshield wiper failure withoutwarning, affecting driver visibility with potential for an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Reduce blade sweep area to an arc specification of 85 degrees through a retrofit conlink kit. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: windsheild wiper arm.vehicle description: walk-in vans. | |||||||||||||||