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HighNHTSA·12V078000·Announced 2012-02-28

Utilimaster Aeromaster Recall: Transmission Gear Shifter Cable May Break

Utilimaster is recalling 2011-2012 Aeromaster vehicles because the transmission gear shifter cable may break, causing the gear indicator to display incorrectly and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Utilimaster Corporation is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Aeromaster vehicles manufactured between March 11, 2009, and December 3, 2012. The recall involves 679 units.

The defect involves the transmission gear shifter's cable, which may break at its 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 on the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear actually selected. This incorrect gear indication may prevent the driver from knowing if the vehicle is in Park or Reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
UTILIMASTER AEROMASTER
Brand
UTILIMASTER
Manufacturer
UTILIMASTER CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
679

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • AEROMASTER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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