Recall
Utilimaster Aeromaster — 04V511000
NHTSA ID
04V511000
Make
Utilimaster
Model
Aeromaster
Years Affected
2003
Recall Date
2004-10-27
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Units Affected
31
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR, THROTTLE OPERATION COULD BE IMPEDED, AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
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.