Utilimaster Corporation | NHTSA Recall #12V078000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V078000 by Utilimaster Corporation. Includes 679 affected units, PRNDL CABLE, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V078000

Manufacturer: Utilimaster Corporation

Report Received Date: 2012-02-28T00:00:00

Subject: Prndl cable

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 679

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V078000

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Created At: 1742808662

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