NHTSA Recall 11V606000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V606000; Date: Jan. 3, 2012
Certain work trucks are not equipped with either a primary door latch system or a door latch system with a fully latched position and a door closure warning system as required by fmvss 206. Without a door closure warning system, the driver may not be aware that the door is not fully latched. The door could partially open without warning and the driver may be at an increased risk of injuries in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Utilimaster Aeromaster; 2010 Utilimaster Aeromaster; 2011 Utilimaster Aeromaster; 2011 Utilimaster Reach
Component: Structure:body:door
Manufactured by: Utilimaster Corporation
Affected Units:: 9,861
Recall Summary:
Certain utilimaster model year 2009 through 2011 aeromaster and one model year 2011 reach work trucks manufactured from September 1, 2009, through December 22, 2011, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, "door locks and door retention components. "
How to Fix:
Utilimaster will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on November 16, 2012. Owners may contact utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 16, 2012
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