2001 Utilimaster 35 and Utilimaster Walk-In Van recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Utilimaster Corporation reported this safety recall on May 31, 2001. It covers about 558 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 558
- reported
- May 31, 2001
- owners notified
- May 30, 2001
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: walk-in delivery vans supplied to fed ex (fed ex w700). A bolt and nut installed through the chassis frame rail to support a new seat mount design could have partially collapse a brake line as the nut was tightened on the bolt.
- Risk
- If undetected, this condition could cause partial or total loss of function of the front brakes of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Fed ex will be supplied with instructions for inspecting for the defect and how to replace the defective brake line if the problem exists. Fed ex was notified by telephone on may 25, 2001. Only fed ex vehicles are involved.
Recall number 01V178000
Affected vehicles
- Utilimaster 35 2001 2001
- Utilimaster Walk-In Van 2001 2001
Questions about recall 01V178000
Is there a recall on the 2001 Utilimaster 35 and Utilimaster Walk-In Van hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 01V178000, reported on May 31, 2001, covers about 558 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V178000?
Fed ex will be supplied with instructions for inspecting for the defect and how to replace the defective brake line if the problem exists. Fed ex was notified by telephone on may 25, 2001. Only fed ex vehicles are involved.
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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