1995 Utilimaster Walk-in Van Recalls

All 1995 Utilimaster Walk-in Van recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

October 16th, 1996

NHTSA Campaign Number: 96V190000
Manufacturer: HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP.
Manufactured Begin Date: December 1st, 1987
Manufactured End Date: February 28th, 1996
Date of Owner Notification: January 3rd, 1997

Defect Summary:
THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING A PROPSHAFT RETAINER STRAP. IN THE EVENT OF A DRIVELINE DETACHMENT, THIS STRAP PREVENTS THE DRIVELINE FROM CONTACTING THE GROUND.

Consequence Summary:
IF A DRIVELINE SHOULD COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS IN MOTION, THE DRIVELINE CAN CONTACT THE GROUND RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND IF NECESSARY INSALL A PROPSHAFT RETAINER STRAP.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT UTILIMASTER AT 1-800-582-3454.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

August 31st, 1995

NHTSA Campaign Number: 95V162000
Manufacturer: HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP.
Manufactured Begin Date: September 1st, 1994
Manufactured End Date: June 1st, 1995
Date of Owner Notification: October 10th, 1995

Defect Summary:
THE TIRES/TIRE PRESSURES AND WHEELS LISTED ON THE LABEL ARE INCORRECT. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."

Consequence Summary:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: INCORRECTLY SIZED TIRES WOULD NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT LOAD CAPACITY FOR THE VEHICLE'S SPECIFIED GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE.

Corrective Summary:
OWNERS WILL BE MAILED A SUPPLEMENTARY LABEL CONTAINING THE CORRECT TIRE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THE LABEL ON VEHICLES. IF OWNERS PREFER, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT: CERTIFICATION LABEL; FMVSS NO. 120.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WALK-IN VANS BUILT ON CHEVROLET P42 CHASSIS.NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A SUPPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATION LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT UTILIMASTER AT 1-219-862-4561. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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