Utilimaster 2001–2004 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Recalled October 27, 2004 · NHTSA recall 04V511000 · Utilimaster
Hazard
SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR, THROTTLE OPERATION COULD BE IMPEDED, AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS ARE BEING ASKED TO REMOVE THE ALUMINUM HEEL PLATE COMPONENT OPTION. UTILIMASTER WILL REIMBURSE THE OWNERS FOR THE DIRECT LABOR COSTS TO REMOVE THE PLATE. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT UTILIMASTER AT 1-800-237-7806.
Units
31 units
Description
ON CERTAIN WALK-IN VANS BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS, THE OPTIONAL HEEL PLATE (TREADPLATE/DIAMOND PLATE) COULD LIMIT THE FULL MOVEMENT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
What to do
OWNERS ARE BEING ASKED TO REMOVE THE ALUMINUM HEEL PLATE COMPONENT OPTION. UTILIMASTER WILL REIMBURSE THE OWNERS FOR THE DIRECT LABOR COSTS TO REMOVE THE PLATE. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT UTILIMASTER AT 1-800-237-7806.
Product
Utilimaster AEROMASTER
Manufacturer(s)
Utilimaster Corporation
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →