Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V248000

Exterior lighting: back up lights

UTILIMASTER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-08-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V248000

Exterior lighting: back up lights

Component
Exterior lighting: back up lights
Manufacturer
UTILIMASTER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
47
Reported to NHTSA
2001-08-01
Owners notified
2001-07-30

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN TRUCK BODIES FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMPS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STANDARD.

Safety risk

THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMPS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CCENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 30, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT UTILIMASTER AT 1-816-765-2000.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
UTILIMASTER Trademaster2001 2000

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.