Utilimaster Corporation | NHTSA Recall #11V606000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V606000 by Utilimaster Corporation. Includes 9,861 affected units, FMVSS 206/DOOR CLOSURE WARNING SYSTEM, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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."

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V606000
Manufacturer: Utilimaster Corporation
Report Received Date: 2012-01-03T00:00:00
Subject: Fmvss 206/door closure warning system
Component: Latches/locks/linkages
Potentially Affected Units: 9,861

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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."
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-f4f2-y3fe-vymb
NHTSA ID: 11V606000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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