Utilimaster 35 (2001) – 01V178000

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard