NHTSA recall campaign
04V511000
ManufacturerUTILIMASTER CORPORATIONReported2004-10-27Affected31 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN WALK-IN VANS BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS, THE OPTIONAL HEEL PLATE (TREADPLATE/DIAMOND PLATE) COULD LIMIT THE FULL MOVEMENT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Risk
SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR, THROTTLE OPERATION COULD BE IMPEDED, AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS ARE BEING ASKED TO REMOVE THE ALUMINUM HEEL PLATE COMPONENT OPTION. UTILIMASTER WILL REIMBURSE THE OWNERS FOR THE DIRECT LABOR COSTS TO REMOVE THE PLATE. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT UTILIMASTER AT 1-800-237-7806.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →