NHTSA Recall 01V178000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V178000; Date: May. 31, 2001
If undetected, this condition could cause partial or total loss of function of the front brakes of the vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Utilimaster 35; 2001 Utilimaster Walk-in Van
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Utilimaster Corporation
Affected Units:: 558
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: walk-in delivery vans supplied to fed ex (fed ex w700). A bolt and nut installed through the chassis frame rail to support a new seat mount design could have partially collapse a brake line as the nut was tightened on the bolt.
How to Fix:
Fed ex will be supplied with instructions for inspecting for the defect and how to replace the defective brake line if the problem exists. Fed ex was notified by telephone on may 25, 2001. Only fed ex vehicles are involved.
Recall Notes:
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 30, 2001
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