Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Walk-In Delivery Vans Supplied To Fed Ex (Fed Ex W700). A Bolt And Nut Installed Through The Chassis Frame Rail To Support A New Seat Mount Design Could Have Partially Collapse A Brake Line As The Nut Was Tightened On The Bolt.
Make Of Vehicle
UTILIMASTER
Model Of Vehicle
35
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
01V178000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
If Undetected, This Condition Could Cause Partial Or Total Loss Of FunCTIon Of The Front Brakes Of The Vehicle.
Fix Defect
Fed Ex Will Be Supplied With InstruCTIons For InspeCTIng For The Defect And How To Replace The DefeCTIve Brake Line If The Problem Exists. Fed Ex Was Notified By Telephone On May 25, 2001. Only Fed Ex Vehicles Are Involved.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Utilimaster Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20010111
End Of Manufacture
20010514
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
558
Date Owners Notified
20010530
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Utilimaster Corporation
Date Report Received
20010531