Recall 05V-487: 2005 Utilimaster Aeromaster, 2005 Utilimaster Cabmaster and 7 more
UTILIMASTER CORPORATION recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Oct 17, 2005, covering about 993 vehicles.
The problem
Certain trucks fail to conform to the labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the tire and loading information placard contains incorrect information regarding the maximum cargo carrying capacity.
The risk
Incorrect cargo carrying capacity information could lead to improper vehicle loading or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners will be provided with new tire information placards and installation instructions. The recall began on november 15, 2005. Owners may contact utilimaster at 1-800-237-7806.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | UTILIMASTER CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V487000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Utilimaster Aeromaster | 2005 | All years |
| Utilimaster Cabmaster | 2005 | All years |
| Utilimaster FRP Truck Body | 2005 | All years |
| Utilimaster Metromaster | 2005 | All years |
| Utilimaster S/P Truck Body | 2005 | All years |
| Utilimaster Trademaster | 2005 | All years |
| Utilimaster Trademaster Cab | 2005 | All years |
| Utilimaster Util-I-Mate | 2005 | All years |
| Utilimaster Util-I-Van | 2005 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-487?
Certain trucks fail to conform to the labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the tire and loading information placard contains incorrect information regarding the maximum cargo carrying capacity.
How is recall 05V-487 fixed?
Owners will be provided with new tire information placards and installation instructions. The recall began on november 15, 2005. Owners may contact utilimaster at 1-800-237-7806.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.