| Make : UTILIMASTER | Model : AEROMASTER | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V511000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20041027 | Date Added to Database: 20041101 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: UTILIMASTER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: UTILIMASTER CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 31 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR, THROTTLE OPERATION COULD BE IMPEDED, AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH. |
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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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT UTILIMASTER AT 1-800-237-7806. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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