UTILIMASTER AEROMASTER 2001: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V511000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| UTILIMASTER | AEROMASTER | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-11-01 | 2004-10-27 | 2004-11-01 |
Manufacturers Involved: Utilimaster Corporation
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 31
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR, THROTTLE OPERATION COULD BE IMPEDED, AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
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.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
