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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 12V078📅 Feb 29, 2012

2011 Utilimaster Aeromaster recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

Utilimaster is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Aeromaster vehicles manufactured from march 11, 2009, through december 3, 2012. The transmission gear shifter’s cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. If the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the ‘PRNDL’ display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected.

💥 The risk

An incorrect gear indication in the instrument panel may prevent the driver from knowing if they are in park or reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Utilimaster will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the transmission gear shifter’s cable assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 16, 2012. Owners may contact utilimaster at 1-517-543-6400.

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
12V078000
Manufacturer
UTILIMASTER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
679
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 16, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may 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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V078 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V078?

2011 Utilimaster Aeromaster. 679 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Utilimaster dealer to book the free repair.