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1999-2001 Utilimaster Walk-In Van recall: fan/motor

Utilimaster Corporation reported this safety recall on January 5, 2001. It covers about 15,762 vehicles.

vehicles affected
15,762
reported
Jan 5, 2001
owners notified
Jan 24, 2001

Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: fan/motor

What is wrong
Vehicle description: walk-in delivery vans supplied to the united states postal service. Under certain snow conditions, if moisture gets into the blower motor and subsequently refreezes, the blower motor could seize causing a resistor to overheat.
Risk
When a resistor overheats, the plenum could melt, resulting in deformation and possible ignition.
Remedy
Utilimaster will install fuses between the resistors and the power supply, which will protect the resistor assembly in the event of an overcurrent situation. An existing fuse will be resized to protect the wiring harness in high-speed fan operation. Owner notification began january 24, 2001. Only us postal service vehicles are involved in this campaign.

Recall number 01V003000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 01V003000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2001 Utilimaster Walk-In Van fan/motor?

Yes. Recall 01V003000, reported on January 5, 2001, covers about 15,762 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V003000?

Utilimaster will install fuses between the resistors and the power supply, which will protect the resistor assembly in the event of an overcurrent situation. An existing fuse will be resized to protect the wiring harness in high-speed fan operation. Owner notification began january 24, 2001. Only us postal service vehicles are involved in this campaign.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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