Utilimaster Recall 01V248000: Exterior Lighting, Back Up Lights

NHTSA recall 01V248000 · announced August 1, 2001 · filed by Utilimaster Corporation · 47 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN TRUCK BODIES FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMPS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STANDARD.

The risk

THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMPS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CCENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 30, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT UTILIMASTER AT 1-816-765-2000.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2000 Utilimaster Trademaster
• 2001 Utilimaster Trademaster

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.