Utilimaster WALK-IN VAN (1996-2001): Electrical system
Recall 03V275000 · Jul 29, 2003 · Utilimaster Corporation
4,001
vehicles affected
4,001
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03V275000
- Date
- Jul 29, 2003
- Maker
- Utilimaster Corporation
- Units affected
- 4,001
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Wiring > Fuses and circuit breakers
- Model years
- 1996-2001
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN WALK-IN VANS, A FUSE WAS INSTALLED BY FORD. HOWEVER, UTILIMASTER INSTALLED A WIRE. THE FUSE IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE WIRE GAUGE INSTALLED BY UTILIMASTER.
What can happen
SHOULD A FAILURE OCCUR IN A VEHICLE COMPONENT SUCH AS A FAN, HEATED MIRROR AND/OR OTHER IGNITION-HOT OPTION, THE INSULATION AROUND THE WIRING TO THE FAN COULD MELT.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPLACEMENT FUSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTONER 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT UTILIMASTER AT 1-800-582-3454.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Utilimaster | Walk-IN Van | 1996-2001 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 03V275000?
1 model: Utilimaster Walk-IN Van (1996-2001), about 4,001 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 03V275000?
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPLACEMENT FUSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTONER 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT UTILIMASTER AT 1-800-582-3454.
What can happen?
SHOULD A FAILURE OCCUR IN A VEHICLE COMPONENT SUCH AS A FAN, HEATED MIRROR AND/OR OTHER IGNITION-HOT OPTION, THE INSULATION AROUND THE WIRING TO THE FAN COULD MELT.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.