2001–2004 Utilimaster Aeromaster recall: speed control
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain walk-in vans built on ford chassis, the optional heel plate (treadplate/diamond plate) could limit the full movement of the accelerator pedal.
💥 The risk
Should this condition occur, throttle operation could be impeded, and could cause a crash.
🔧 The fix
Owners are being asked to remove the aluminum heel plate component option. Utilimaster will reimburse the owners for the direct labor costs to remove the plate. The recall began november 1, 2004. Owners should contact utilimaster at 1-800-237-7806.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V511000
- Manufacturer
- UTILIMASTER CORPORATION
- Vehicles affected
- 31
- Component
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- Owner phone
- 1-800-237-7806
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 1, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).