The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12V441000·Announced 2012-09-11

Utilimaster Recalls 2012 Reach Vehicles Due to Floor Mat Interference

Utilimaster is recalling 249 model year 2012 Reach vehicles because the floor mat adhesive may deteriorate, allowing the mat to interfere with the throttle pedal.

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 defect presents a risk of harm (throttle interference leading to crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, aligning with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Utilimaster Corporation is recalling certain model year 2012 Reach vehicles manufactured between December 6, 2011, and August 14, 2012. The recall involves 249 vehicles.

The adhesive used to attach the floor mat to the floor in front of the driver's seat may deteriorate, allowing the mat to separate from the floor. An unsecured floor mat could interfere with the throttle pedal, potentially preventing it from retracting to its normal position. This condition could increase stopping distances and the risk of a crash.

The safety recall began on November 1, 2012. Dealers will remove the existing floor mat and install a new one with new adhesive and mechanical fasteners. Owners may contact Utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
UTILIMASTER REACH
Brand
UTILIMASTER
Manufacturer
UTILIMASTER CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
249

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • REACH

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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