2001 Utilimaster 35, 2001 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WALK-IN DELIVERY VANS SUPPLIED TO FED EX (FED EX W700)
NHTSA campaign 01V178000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed May 31, 2001 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WALK-IN DELIVERY VANS SUPPLIED TO FED EX (FED EX W700). A BOLT AND NUT INSTALLED THROUGH THE CHASSIS FRAME RAIL TO SUPPORT A NEW SEAT MOUNT DESIGN COULD HAVE PARTIALLY COLLAPSE A BRAKE LINE AS THE NUT WAS TIGHTENED ON THE BOLT.
The risk
IF UNDETECTED, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE PARTIAL OR TOTAL LOSS OF FUNCTION OF THE FRONT BRAKES OF THE VEHICLE.
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FED EX WILL BE SUPPLIED WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSPECTING FOR THE DEFECT AND HOW TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BRAKE LINE IF THE PROBLEM EXISTS. FED EX WAS NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE ON MAY 25, 2001. ONLY FED EX VEHICLES ARE INVOLVED.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Utilimaster | 35 | 2001 |
| Utilimaster | Walk-IN Van | 2001 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V178000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.