Recall 03V275000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Defect in 1996-2001 UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN
RECALL This recall affects up to 4,001 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V275000 |
| Manufacturer | UTILIMASTER CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 4,001 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN WALK-IN VANS, A FUSE WAS INSTALLED BY FORD. HOWEVER, UTILIMASTER INSTALLED A WIRE. THE FUSE IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE WIRE GAUGE INSTALLED BY UTILIMASTER.
Safety Consequence
SHOULD A FAILURE OCCUR IN A VEHICLE COMPONENT SUCH AS A FAN, HEATED MIRROR AND/OR OTHER IGNITION-HOT OPTION, THE INSULATION AROUND THE WIRING TO THE FAN COULD MELT.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPLACEMENT FUSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTONER 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT UTILIMASTER AT 1-800-582-3454.
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