Utilimaster Tail Lights Recall 06V497000 (95 Vehicles)

The problem

On certain walk-in delivery vans equipped wityh draw-tite modulite hd (p/n 18190) trailer light modules, the split tail light circuits are combined.

The risk

THE MODULE MAY OVERHEAT AND IGNITE.

The fix

Utilimaster will remove the trailer light module and wire the tail light harness from the body directly to the trailer plug. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.

Contacts

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Utilimaster dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 06V497000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2005 Utilimaster Aeromaster	0	3	D
2006 Utilimaster Aeromaster	0	2	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2005 Utilimaster Aeromaster

2006 Utilimaster Aeromaster

Questions

Is the 06V497000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. UTILIMASTER CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 06V497000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 06V497000 announced?

UTILIMASTER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on December 29, 2006. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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