EquipmentRecall 12V-441 · 2012 Utilimaster Reach
UTILIMASTER CORPORATION recall 12V-441 covers 249 2012 Utilimaster Reach for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on September 11, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V441000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Utilimaster is recalling certain model year 2012 Reach vehicles manufactured from December 6, 2011, through August 14, 2012. The adhesive used to attach the floor mat to the floor in front of the driver's seat may deteriorate allowing the floor mat to separate from the floor. An unsecured floor mat could interfere with the throttle pedal.
The risk
Floor mat interference with the throttle pedal could prevent the throttle pedal from retracting to its normal position, increasing stopping distances and the risk of a crash.
The fix
The exisiting floor mat will be removed and a new floor mat will be installed with new adhesive and mechanical fasteners. The safety recall began on November 1, 2012. Owners may contact Utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.
Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 6, 2011 to August 14, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.