1989 UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 90V192000 on 11/28/1990
- Component:
- Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1986 - 11/30/1988
- Affected:
- 284
- Defect:
- The two sections of wiper arm may contact or cross each other and bind with eventual failure of attachment rivet; also, wiper blade could contact window moulding with increased potential for wiper arm failure.
- Consequence:
- This could result in windshield wiper failure withoutwarning, affecting driver visibility with potential for an accident.
- Correction:
- Reduce blade sweep area to an arc specification of 85 degrees through a retrofit conlink kit.
- Notes:
- System: windsheild wiper arm.vehicle description: walk-in vans.
- Campaign:
- 96V190000 on 10/15/1996
- Component:
- Power train:driveline
- Manufactured:
- 11/30/1987 - 02/27/1996
- Affected:
- 701
- Defect:
- These vehicles are missing a propshaft retainer strap. in the event of a driveline detachment, this strap prevents the driveline from contacting the ground.
- Consequence:
- If a driveline should completely separate from the vehicle while it is in motion, the driveline can contact the ground resulting in a possible loss of control of the vehicle.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if necessary insall a propshaft retainer strap.
- Notes:
- Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during october 1996. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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