1997 UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN RECALL - #97V027000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : HOOD
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, THE FORCE OF THE WIND AGAINST THE HOOD CAN FORCE THE HOOD BEHIND THE BUMPER ALLOWING THE HOOD TO DROP. THIS REDUCES THE TENSION ON THE TWO RUBBER HOLD-DOWNS WHICH THEN BECOME LOOSE.
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| Vehicle |
1997 UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN |
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| Manufacturer |
UTILIMASTER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/22/1996 - 11/30/1996 |
| Recalled on |
3/3/1997 |
| Influenced by |
UTILIMASTER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/18/1997 |
| # Affected |
3,132 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD |
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| Description |
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, THE FORCE OF THE WIND AGAINST THE HOOD CAN FORCE THE HOOD BEHIND THE BUMPER ALLOWING THE HOOD TO DROP. THIS REDUCES THE TENSION ON THE TWO RUBBER HOLD-DOWNS WHICH THEN BECOME LOOSE. |
| Consequences |
IF BOTH TIE DOWNS COME LOOSE, THE HOOD CAN SEPARATE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION LEADING TO A POSSIBLE BROKEN WINDSHIELD AND/OR BLOCKING OF THE DRIVER'S VISION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL ADD A METAL BRACKET AND A SECOND BUMPER ABOVE AND BEHIND THE ORIGINAL BUMPER SO THAT THE HOOD CANNOT BE PUSHED OR SLIP BEHIND THE ORIGINAL (BOTTOM) BUMPER. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT UTILIMASTER AT 1-800-582-3454.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1997 UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1997 UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1997 UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
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