NHTSA Recall 04V511000
Filed by Utilimaster Corporation. Component: Vehicle Speed Control. Reported 2004-10-27. An estimated 31 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN WALK-IN VANS BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS, THE OPTIONAL HEEL PLATE (TREADPLATE/DIAMOND PLATE) COULD LIMIT THE FULL MOVEMENT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Risk
SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR, THROTTLE OPERATION COULD BE IMPEDED, AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
OWNERS ARE BEING ASKED TO REMOVE THE ALUMINUM HEEL PLATE COMPONENT OPTION. UTILIMASTER WILL REIMBURSE THE OWNERS FOR THE DIRECT LABOR COSTS TO REMOVE THE PLATE. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT UTILIMASTER AT 1-800-237-7806.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).