Utilimaster 2005 Equipment recall
Recalled October 17, 2005 · NHTSA recall 05V487000 · Utilimaster
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.
Remedy
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.
Units
993 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Utilimaster AEROMASTER · Utilimaster CABMASTER · Utilimaster FRP TRUCK BODY · Utilimaster METROMASTER · Utilimaster S/P TRUCK BODY · Utilimaster TRADEMASTER · Utilimaster TRADEMASTER CAB · Utilimaster UTIL-I-MATE · Utilimaster UTIL-I-VAN
Manufacturer(s)
Utilimaster Corporation
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →