Defect Description For Recall
The Primary Hood Latch Can Release When Vehicle Is Driven In The Condition Of High Wind Gusts. The Primary Hood Latch Failure Will Also Cause The Secondary Hood Latch To Fail Simultaneously.
Make Of Vehicle
UTILIMASTER
Model Of Vehicle
AEROMATE
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
91V073000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Replace DefeCTIve Primary And Secondary Latch Mechanisms With A Larger Spring On The Primary Latch, And A Redesigned Catch On The Secondary Latch.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Utilimaster Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19900601
End Of Manufacture
19910401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
541
Date Owners Notified
19910510
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Utilimaster Corporation
Date Report Received
19910502