Make : UTILIMASTER | Model : WALK-IN VAN | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 19871201 - 19960228 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V190000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19970103 | Date Received by ODI: 19961004 | Date Added to Database: 19961016 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: UTILIMASTER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: UTILIMASTER CORPORATION | ||
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Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 701 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING A PROPSHAFT RETAINER STRAP. IN THE EVENT OF A DRIVELINE DETACHMENT, THIS STRAP PREVENTS THE DRIVELINE FROM CONTACTING THE GROUND. |
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Consequence:
IF A DRIVELINE SHOULD COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS IN MOTION, THE DRIVELINE CAN CONTACT THE GROUND RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND IF NECESSARY INSALL A PROPSHAFT RETAINER STRAP. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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