ON CERTAIN TRUCK BODIES BUILT ON FORD LCF CAB CHASSIS, THE WIRING HARNESS (CONSISTING OF WIRES AND SPLIT
— Recall Campaign #06V268000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 11 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
06V268000
| Manufacturer: | Utilimaster Corporation |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 25, 2006 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 06V268000 |
| Units affected: | 11 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- THIS COULD RESULT IN ADDITIONAL EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WITH REDUCED VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.