| Make : UTILIMASTER | Model : WALK-IN VAN | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19960122 - 19961130 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V027000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19970618 | Date Received by ODI: 19970222 | Date Added to Database: 19970303 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: UTILIMASTER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: UTILIMASTER CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3132 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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.. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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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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