Utilimaster Corporation: Safety Recalls in 1990

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Utilimaster Corporation in 1990. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 12, 1990

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM

THE TWO SECTIONS OF WIPER ARM MAY CONTACT OR CROSS EACH OTHER AND BIND WITH EVENTUAL FAILURE OF ATTACHMENT RIVET; ALSO, WIPER BLADE COULD CONTACT WINDOW MOULDING WITH INCREASED POTENTIAL FOR WIPER ARM FAILURE.

NHTSA ID: 90V192000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 284

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD RESULT IN WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE WITHOUTWARNING, AFFECTING DRIVER VISIBILITY WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

REDUCE BLADE SWEEP AREA TO AN ARC SPECIFICATION OF 85 DEGREES THROUGH A RETROFIT CONLINK KIT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 6, 1990

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS

FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAPS MAY ALLOW MINOR AMOUNT OF SHIFTING BY FUEL TANK IN A REAR END CRASH WITH FUEL LEAKAGE IN EXCESS OF AMOUNT ALLOWED BY STANDARD.

NHTSA ID: 90V143000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 704

Consequence Summary:

VEHICLES WOULD NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301; IN THEPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICULAR FIRE.

Corrective Action:

RETROFIT VEHICLES WITH FUEL MOUNTING STRAPS OF ORIGINAL DESIGN.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 23, 1990

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR

WELDED CONNECTION BETWEEN THE AXLE TRAILING ARM AND THE INNER TRANSVERSE AXLE BAR COULD FAIL.

NHTSA ID: 90V059000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 415

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD AFFECT OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VAN AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

INSTALL A REDESIGNED REAR AXLE AND REALIGN REAR WHEELS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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