Utilimaster Recalls
74 recalls on record · October 18, 1982 to July 8, 2026 · Vehicles
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Count of recall notices naming this brand, by the year the recall was announced. A quiet year is not proof of a safe year.
April 10, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 2012–2018 Visibility recall
Hazard: A loss of windshield wiper becomes function can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
February 18, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 2018–2019 Visibility recall
Hazard: If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn in the wrong direction, increasing the risk of crash.
June 6, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 1991–2018 Seat Belts recall
Hazard: Without retractors, the seat belts may not accommodate different size occupants, therefore the occupants may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
August 25, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 2016 Equipment recall
Hazard: The incorrect tire pressure information may cause the operator to under inflate the tires, possibly causing a tire blow out and increasing the risk of a crash.
August 7, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 2014–2017 Seat Belts recall
Hazard: A seat belt that does not keep the seat occupant restrained increases the risk of injury.
July 20, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 2015–2017 Visibility recall
Hazard: A loss of windshield wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
September 2, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 2016 Seats recall
Hazard: Unexpected reclining of the driver's seat may affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the seat fails in a crash, the seat occupant would be at a greater risk of injury.
May 9, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 2012–2015 Electrical System recall
Hazard: With an improperly wired circuit breaker, maintenance personnel could be unaware that the lift gate system is still energized, increasing the risk of personal injury.
October 19, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 2014–2015 Equipment recall
Hazard: An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded which can cause tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.
October 16, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: Contact between the ramp and the brake line may cause a hole in the brake line resulting in a loss of brake fluid and lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
April 28, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 2014 Power Train recall
Hazard: If the driveshaft disconnects there would be a loss of power delivery to the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
April 27, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 2012–2015 Back Over Prevention recall
Hazard: If an object or person are on the left side of the screen but are actually on the right side of the vehicle, or vice versa, there is an increased risk of a crash.
April 10, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 2010–2014 Electrical System recall
Hazard: A loose power stud may cause arcing or high heat on the terminal, increasing the risk of a fire.
December 18, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 2006 Latches/Locks/Linkages recall
Hazard: If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the cargo area at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
November 19, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 2013–2014 Visibility recall
Hazard: The lack of coolant flow may prevent the defrost and defog system from clearing the windshield, reducing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
July 19, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 2012–2013 Electrical System recall
Hazard: An engine shutdown without warning increases the risk of a crash.
September 11, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 2012 Equipment recall
Hazard: Floor mat interference with the throttle pedal could prevent the throttle pedal from retracting to its normal position, increasing stopping distances and the risk of a crash.
February 28, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 2011 Power Train recall
Hazard: AN INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM KNOWING IF THEY ARE IN PARK OR REVERSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
January 3, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 2009–2011 Latches/Locks/Linkages recall
Hazard: Certain work trucks are not equipped with either a primary door latch system or a door latch system with a fully latched position and a door closure warning system as required by FMVSS 206. Without a door closure warning system, the driver may not be aware that the door is not fully latched. The door could partially open without warning and the driver may be at an increased risk of injuries in the event of a crash.
October 1, 2007VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 2007 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: POOR LIGHTING FROM THE HEADLIGHTS COULD CAUSE REDUCED ROAD VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
December 29, 2006VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 2005–2006 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: THE MODULE MAY OVERHEAT AND IGNITE.
July 25, 2006VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 2005–2006 Electrical System recall
Hazard: THIS COULD RESULT IN ADDITIONAL EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WITH REDUCED VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
October 17, 2005VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 2005 Equipment recall
Hazard: 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.
October 27, 2004VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 2001–2004 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Hazard: SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR, THROTTLE OPERATION COULD BE IMPEDED, AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
July 29, 2003VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 1996–2001 Electrical System recall
Hazard: 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.
March 1, 2002VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 1996–2000 Seat Belts recall
Hazard: THE BUCKLE COULD DETACH FROM THE CABLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN A CRASH.
August 1, 2001VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 2000–2001 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMPS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
July 3, 2001VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 1997–1999 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: THE CLEARANCE LAMPS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
May 31, 2001VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: IF UNDETECTED, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE PARTIAL OR TOTAL LOSS OF FUNCTION OF THE FRONT BRAKES OF THE VEHICLE.
January 5, 2001VehiclesNHTSA
Utilimaster 1999–2001 Visibility recall
Hazard: WHEN A RESISTOR OVERHEATS, THE PLENUM COULD MELT, RESULTING IN DEFORMATION AND POSSIBLE IGNITION.