NHTSA Recall 04V511000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V511000; Date: Oct. 27, 2004
Should this condition occur, throttle operation could be impeded, and could cause a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Utilimaster Aeromaster; 2002 Utilimaster Aeromaster; 2003 Utilimaster Aeromaster; 2004 Utilimaster Aeromaster
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
Manufactured by: Utilimaster Corporation
Affected Units:: 31
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 1, 2004
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