Recall 06V-497: 2005–2006 Utilimaster Aeromaster

UTILIMASTER CORPORATION recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Dec 29, 2006, covering about 95 vehicles.

NHTSA number
06V-497
Report date
Dec 29, 2006
Vehicles affected
95
Owners notified
Dec 18, 2006

The problem

On certain walk-in delivery vans equipped wityh draw-tite modulite hd (P/n 18190) trailer light modules, the split tail light circuits are combined.

The risk

The module may overheat and ignite.

The fix

Utilimaster will remove the trailer light module and wire the tail light harness from the body directly to the trailer plug. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.

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

ManufacturerUTILIMASTER CORPORATION
ComponentExterior Lighting › Tail Lights
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number06V497000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Utilimaster Aeromaster2005, 2006All 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 06V-497?

On certain walk-in delivery vans equipped wityh draw-tite modulite hd (P/n 18190) trailer light modules, the split tail light circuits are combined.

How is recall 06V-497 fixed?

Utilimaster will remove the trailer light module and wire the tail light harness from the body directly to the trailer plug. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.

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.