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Listed below are the recalls for the manufacturer of UTILIMASTER automobiles, published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) & updated on a regular basis. Find the model of the vehicle you are searching for below to see an explaination of the recall(s) and what impact it may have on you & your safety.

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UTILIMASTER 35 RECALLS - UTILIMASTER CORPORATION

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2001 Utilimaster 35 - (558 vehicles affected) - Campaign #01V178000
SUMMARY:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
DESCRIPTION:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WALK-IN DELIVERY VANS SUPPLIED TO FED EX (FED EX W700). A BOLT AND NUT INSTALLED THROUGH THE CHASSIS FRAME RAIL TO SUPPORT A NEW SEAT MOUNT DESIGN COULD HAVE PARTIALLY COLLAPSE A BRAKE LINE AS THE NUT WAS TIGHTENED ON THE BOLT.
CONSEQUENCE:
IF UNDETECTED, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE PARTIAL OR TOTAL LOSS OF FUNCTION OF THE FRONT BRAKES OF THE VEHICLE.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
FED EX WILL BE SUPPLIED WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSPECTING FOR THE DEFECT AND HOW TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BRAKE LINE IF THE PROBLEM EXISTS. FED EX WAS NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE ON MAY 25, 2001. ONLY FED EX VEHICLES ARE INVOLVED.
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Recall database last updated Saturday, November 01, 2008