UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN 1990: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V190000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| UTILIMASTER | WALK-IN VAN | 1990 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-01-03 | 1996-10-04 | 1996-10-16 |
Production Dates: 1987-12-01 - 1996-02-28
Manufacturers Involved: Utilimaster Corporation
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 701
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING A PROPSHAFT RETAINER STRAP. IN THE EVENT OF A DRIVELINE DETACHMENT, THIS STRAP PREVENTS THE DRIVELINE FROM CONTACTING THE GROUND.
IF A DRIVELINE SHOULD COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS IN MOTION, THE DRIVELINE CAN CONTACT THE GROUND RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND IF NECESSARY INSALL A PROPSHAFT RETAINER STRAP.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT UTILIMASTER AT 1-800-582-3454.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
