| Make : UTILIMASTER | Model : AEROMATE | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 19900601 - 19910401 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V073000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19910510 | Date Received by ODI: 19910502 | Date Added to Database: 19910515 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: UTILIMASTER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: UTILIMASTER CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 541 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH CAN RELEASE WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN IN THE CONDITION OF HIGH WIND GUSTS. THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH FAILURE WILL ALSO CAUSE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH TO FAIL SIMULTANEOUSLY. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY LATCH MECHANISMS WITH A LARGER SPRING ON THE PRIMARY LATCH, AND A REDESIGNED CATCH ON THE SECONDARY LATCH. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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