1988 UTILIMASTER AEROMATE Recalls (3)

Campaign:
88V194000 on 12/29/1988
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Manufactured:
12/31/1987 - 11/30/1988
Affected:
168
Defect:
Seal between fuel fill tube and fuel tank may allow a slow gasoline leak.
Consequence:
In the presence of an ignition source this could resultin a fire.
Correction:
Install a redesigned fill tube with a longer tube length, to be inserted farther into the tank, which will assure a positive seal between tube and fuel tank.
Notes:
System: fuel tank.vehicle description: mini walk in vans.

Campaign:
90V059000 on 03/27/1990
Component:
Suspension:rear
Manufactured:
05/31/1988 - 05/31/1989
Affected:
415
Defect:
Welded connection between the axle trailing arm and the inner transverse axle bar could fail.
Consequence:
This could affect operator's ability to control the van and could result in an accident.
Correction:
Install a redesigned rear axle and realign rear wheels.
Notes:
System: rear axle welds.vehicle description: mini walk-in vans.

Campaign:
93V123000 on 07/26/1993
Component:
Suspension:front
Manufactured:
02/29/1988 - 06/30/1993
Affected:
3,300
Defect:
The two rearward front suspension frame mounting brackets can fracture.
Consequence:
If the fractures of the mounting brackets grow in length,handling characteristics of the vehicle can change. in the event of a completefracture and separation of both mounting brackets, loss of steering controland an accident can occur.
Correction:
Install a reinforcing bracket which "gloves" each of the two rearward brackets of the front suspension.
Notes:
System: suspension.vehicle description: walk-in vans.

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