Utilimaster Corporation | NHTSA Recall #97V027000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V027000 by Utilimaster Corporation. Includes 3,132 affected units, UTILIMASTER/HOOD, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V027000

Manufacturer: Utilimaster Corporation

Report Received Date: 1997-02-22T00:00:00

Subject: Utilimaster/hood

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 3,132

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3sn9~29ht.4yjj

NHTSA ID: 97V027000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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