Check a VIN

1990-1991 Utilimaster Aeromate recall: latch

Utilimaster Corporation reported this safety recall on May 2, 1991. It covers about 541 vehicles.

vehicles affected
541
reported
May 2, 1991
owners notified
May 10, 1991

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

What is wrong
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.
Remedy
Replace defective primary and secondary latch mechanisms with a larger spring on the primary latch, and a redesigned catch on the secondary latch.

Recall number 91V073000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 91V073000

Is there a recall on the 1990-1991 Utilimaster Aeromate latch?

Yes. Recall 91V073000, reported on May 2, 1991, covers about 541 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 91V073000?

Replace defective primary and secondary latch mechanisms with a larger spring on the primary latch, and a redesigned catch on the secondary latch.

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.

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used Utilimaster Aeromate?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history