1997–1999 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WALK-IN VAN TRUCKS SUPPLIED TO FLEET ACCOUNTS
NHTSA campaign 01V224000 · Exterior Lighting · filed Jul 3, 2001 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WALK-IN VAN TRUCKS SUPPLIED TO FLEET ACCOUNTS. THE LED CLEARANCE LAMPS, MOUNTED AT A 30-DEGREE SET-BACK POSITION, DO NOT COMPLY WITH TWO OF THE REQUIRED TEST POINTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
The risk
THE CLEARANCE LAMPS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
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OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS CAMPAIGN AND WILL BE REIMBURSED BY UTILIMASTER FOR PARTS AND LABOR COSTS INVOLVED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 30, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT UTILIMASTER AT 1-816-765-2000.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Utilimaster | Walk-IN Van | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V224000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.