Utilimaster Corporation: Safety Recalls in 2006

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Utilimaster Corporation in 2006. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 29, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TRAILER LIGHT MODULES

ON CERTAIN WALK-IN DELIVERY VANS EQUIPPED WITYH DRAW-TITE MODULITE HD (P/N 18190) TRAILER LIGHT MODULES, THE SPLIT TAIL LIGHT CIRCUITS ARE COMBINED.

NHTSA ID: 06V497000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 95

Consequence Summary:

THE MODULE MAY OVERHEAT AND IGNITE.

Corrective Action:

UTILIMASTER WILL REMOVE THE TRAILER LIGHT MODULE AND WIRE THE TAIL LIGHT HARNESS FROM THE BODY DIRECTLY TO THE TRAILER PLUG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UTILIMASTER AT 1-800-582-3454.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 25, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

CARGO LIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS

ON CERTAIN TRUCK BODIES BUILT ON FORD LCF CAB CHASSIS, THE WIRING HARNESS (CONSISTING OF WIRES AND SPLIT CONDUIT) TO THE CARGO LIGHT SWITCH LOCATED ON THE DASH MAY BE INCORRECTLY ROUTED. THE HARNESS, IF SECURED TO THE STEERING SHAFT, COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO WIRING ENTANGLEMENT AT THE GEARBOX UNIVERSAL JOINT.

NHTSA ID: 06V268000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 11

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD RESULT IN ADDITIONAL EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WITH REDUCED VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE CARGO LIGHT SWITCH AWAY FROM THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UTILIMASTER AT 1-800-237-7806.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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