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Utilimaster Trademaster Recall 01V248: Exterior Lighting:Back Up Lights

NHTSA campaign 01V248, reported August 1, 2001, 47 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 01V248UTILIMASTER CORPORATION
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
Problem
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.
Risk
THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMPS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy
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.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Utilimaster Trademaster20002001