Recall 11V606000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Report Date
20120103
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

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."

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2009 UTILIMASTER AEROMASTER
2010 UTILIMASTER AEROMASTER
2011 UTILIMASTER AEROMASTER
2011 UTILIMASTER REACH

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.