Utilimaster Walk-in Van 1997
Model Walk-in Van made in 1997 by Utilimaster got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, exterior lighting and structure.
Model 1997
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 - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V275000 | UTILIMASTER CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 4001 | 10/01/2003 | MFR | UTILIMASTER CORPORATION | 07/29/2003 | 07/31/2003 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain walk-in vans, a fuse was installed by ford. however, utilimaster installed a wire. the fuse is not compatible with the wire gauge installed by utilimaster. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should a failure occur in a vehicle component such as a fan, heated mirror and/or other ignition-hot option, the insulation around the wiring to the fan could melt. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with a replacement fuse. owner notification began octoner 1, 2003. owners should contact utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V224000 | UTILIMASTER CORPORATION | from 09/30/1997 to 10/06/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 2730 | 07/30/2001 | MFR | UTILIMASTER CORPORATION | 07/03/2001 | 07/13/2001 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: walk-in van trucks supplied to fleet accounts. the led clearance lamps, mounted at a 30-degree set-back position, do not comply with two of the required test points of fmvss no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The clearance lamps do not meet the requirements of the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with remedy instructions for this campaign and will be reimbursed by utilimaster for parts and labor costs involved. owner notification began july 30, 2001. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact utilimaster at 1-816-765-2000. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V027000 | UTILIMASTER CORPORATION | from 01/22/1996 to 11/30/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 3132 | 06/18/1997 | MFR | UTILIMASTER CORPORATION | 02/22/1997 | 03/03/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | When the vehicle is being driven, the force of the wind against the hood can force the hood behind the bumper allowing the hood to drop. this reduces the tension on the two rubber hold-downs which then become loose. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If both tie downs come loose, the hood can separate during vehicle operation leading to a possible broken windshield and/or blocking of the driver's vision, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will add a metal bracket and a second bumper above and behind the original bumper so that the hood cannot be pushed or slip behind the original (bottom) bumper. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began june 18, 1997. 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. | |||||||||||||||