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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V078000

2011 Utilimaster Aeromaster — Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)

Published February 29, 2012 · Recall initiated: February 28, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V078000, published February 29, 2012 and initiated February 28, 2012. Recalling firm: Utilimaster Corporation; 2011 Utilimaster Aeromaster — Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl).

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
UTILIMASTER
Model
AEROMASTER
Manufacturer
Utilimaster Corporation
Lot
2011 UTILIMASTER AEROMASTER
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Utilimaster Aeromaster — Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl) recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V078000 on February 29, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: UTILIMASTER. Model: AEROMASTER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)