Utilimaster Corporation: Safety Recalls in 1988

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Utilimaster Corporation in 1988. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 20, 1988

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK

SEAL BETWEEN FUEL FILL TUBE AND FUEL TANK MAY ALLOW A SLOW GASOLINE LEAK.

NHTSA ID: 88V194000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 168

Consequence Summary:

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE THIS COULD RESULTIN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

INSTALL A REDESIGNED FILL TUBE WITH A LONGER TUBE LENGTH, TO BE INSERTED FARTHER INTO THE TANK, WHICH WILL ASSURE A POSITIVE SEAL BETWEEN TUBE AND FUEL TANK.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 5, 1988

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT TRACK ANCHORS AND SEATS:OTHE

THE PEDESTAL SEAT MOUNTING CHANNEL WAS OMITTED OR FAILURE TO PROPERLY ATTACH A SEAT MOUNTING CHANNEL.

NHTSA ID: 88V058000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 10

Consequence Summary:

THE MOUNTING CHANNEL IS NECESSARY TO SECURE THE SEAT BASEPEDESTAL. IN THIS CONDITION A SUDDEN CHANGE IN THE VELOCITY OF THE VEHICLE SUCHAS AN ACCIDENT THE SEAT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLYRESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS.

Corrective Action:

REQUIRES INSTALLING SEAT MOUNTING CHANNELS AS REQUIRED TO SECURE THE SEATS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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