NHTSA Recall 06V268000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V268000; Date: Jul. 25, 2006
This could result in additional effort to turn the steering wheel with reduced vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Utilimaster Trademaster; 2006 Utilimaster Trademaster
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Utilimaster Corporation
Affected Units:: 11
Recall Summary:
On certain truck bodies built on Ford lcf cab chassis, the wiring harness (consisting of wires and split conduit) to the cargo light switch located on the dash may be incorrectly routed. The harness, if secured to the steering shaft, could possibly lead to wiring entanglement at the gearbox universal joint.
How to Fix:
Dealers will reroute the wiring harness to the cargo light switch away from the steering column shaft. The recall began on July 7, 2006. Owners may contact utilimaster at 1-800-237-7806.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 7, 2006
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