2000–2001 Utilimaster Trademaster Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN TRUCK BODIES FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE…
NHTSA campaign 01V248000 · Exterior Lighting · filed Aug 1, 2001 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN TRUCK BODIES FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMPS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STANDARD.
The risk
THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMPS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
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DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CCENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 30, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND 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 | Trademaster | 2000, 2001 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V248000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.