- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If undetected, this condition could cause partial or total loss of function of the front brakes of the vehicle.
- The fix
- 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 safety record
2001 Utilimaster 35 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2001 Utilimaster 35 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 2001 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough 35 years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2001 Utilimaster 35 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2001 Utilimaster 35 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Questions about the 2001 Utilimaster 35
Does the 2001 Utilimaster 35 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Utilimaster 35: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (May 2001). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2001 Utilimaster 35 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 2001 Utilimaster 35 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data