Utilimaster Corporation: Safety Recalls in 1991

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Utilimaster Corporation in 1991. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 2, 1991

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:HOOD ASSEMBLY:LATCHES

THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH CAN RELEASE WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN IN THE CONDITION OF HIGH WIND GUSTS. THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH FAILURE WILL ALSO CAUSE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH TO FAIL SIMULTANEOUSLY.

NHTSA ID: 91V073000

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

# of Units Affected: 541

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY LATCH MECHANISMS WITH A LARGER SPRING ON THE PRIMARY LATCH, AND A REDESIGNED CATCH ON THE SECONDARY LATCH.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 25, 1991

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:TRACKS AND ANCHORS:FRONT SEAT:MAN

THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND THE PASSENGER FRONT OUTBOARD OCCUPANT SEAT ARE DESIGNED WITH THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE ON THE SEAT STRUCTURE. THE WELDS ON THE ALUMINUM WELD MOUNT ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE SEAT PEDESTAL TO THE CHASSIS COULD FRACTURE IN AN ACCIDENT AND WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 207 AND FMVSS 210.

NHTSA ID: 91V049000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 12,659

Consequence Summary:

FAILURE OF THE SEAT ASSEMBLY AND OR THE SEAT BELTASSEMBLY COULD RESULT IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENTOF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

A STEEL MEMBER WILL BE INSTALLED ATTACHING THE SEAT PEDESTAL TO THE CHASSIS FRAME.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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