1990 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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