1991 UTILIMASTER AEROMATE Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 91V073000 on 05/14/1991
- Component:
- Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1990 - 03/31/1991
- Affected:
- 541
- Defect:
- The primary hood latch can release when vehicle is driven in the condition of high wind gusts. the primary hood latch failure will also cause the secondary hood latch to fail simultaneously.
- Correction:
- Replace defective primary and secondary latch mechanisms with a larger spring on the primary latch, and a redesigned catch on the secondary latch.
- Notes:
- System: hood latches.vehicle description: walk-in minivans.consequence of defects: if primary and secondary hood latch failure occurs, thehood can fly open and break one or both front windshields, blocking the driver'svision, which could result in occupant injury and/or vehicle crash.
- 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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