Recall 11V606000: 2009–2011 Utilimaster Aeromaster, 2011 Utilimaster Reach

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Jan 3, 2012
Vehicles affected
9,861
Models
2
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Certain Utilimaster model year 2009 through 2011 Aeromaster and one model year 2011 Reach work trucks manufactured from September 1, 2009, through December 22, 2011, fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

The risk

Certain work trucks are not equipped with either a primary door latch system or a door latch system with a fully latched position and a door closure warning system as required by FMVSS 206. Without a door closure warning system, the driver may not be aware that the door is not fully latched. The door could partially open without warning and the driver may be at an increased risk of injuries in the event of a crash.

The fix

Utilimaster will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on November 16, 2012. Owners may contact Utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

  • 2009 Utilimaster Aeromaster
  • 2010 Utilimaster Aeromaster
  • 2011 Utilimaster Aeromaster
  • 2011 Utilimaster Reach

Details

NHTSA campaign
11V606000
Manufacturer
UTILIMASTER CORPORATION
Owner letters
Nov 16, 2012
Components
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch (Body & Structure); Structure:body:door (Body & Structure)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology