Recall 12V-078: 2011 Utilimaster Aeromaster

UTILIMASTER CORPORATION recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Feb 28, 2012, covering about 679 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-078
Report date
Feb 28, 2012
Vehicles affected
679
Owners notified
Mar 16, 2012

The problem

Utilimaster is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 aeromaster vehicles manufactured from march 11, 2009, through december 3, 2012. The transmission gear shifterâ’s cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. If the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the â‘prndl⒠display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected.

The risk

An incorrect gear indication in the instrument panel may prevent the driver from knowing if they are in park or reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Utilimaster will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the transmission gear shifterâ’s cable assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 16, 2012. Owners may contact utilimaster at 1-517-543-6400.

Notes

Customers may 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
ComponentPower Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number12V078000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Utilimaster Aeromaster2011All 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 12V-078?

Utilimaster is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 aeromaster vehicles manufactured from march 11, 2009, through december 3, 2012. The transmission gear shifterâ’s cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. If the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the â‘prndl⒠display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected.

How is recall 12V-078 fixed?

Utilimaster will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the transmission gear shifterâ’s cable assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 16, 2012. Owners may contact utilimaster at 1-517-543-6400.

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.