NHTSA Recall 12V078000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V078000; Date: Feb. 28, 2012
An incorrect gear indication in the instrument panel may prevent the driver from knowing if they are in park or reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Utilimaster Aeromaster
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
Manufactured by: Utilimaster Corporation
Affected Units:: 679
Recall Summary:
Utilimaster is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 aeromaster vehicles manufactured from March 11, 2009, through December 3, 2012. The transmission gear shifter�s cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. If the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the �prndl� display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected.
How to Fix:
Utilimaster will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the transmission gear shifter�s cable assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 16, 2012. Owners may contact utilimaster at 1-517-543-6400.
Recall Notes:
Customers may 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: Mar 16, 2012
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