NHTSA Recall 01V003000: Fan/motor (visibility)
UTILIMASTER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 15,762 vehicles. It affects 1999–2001 Utilimaster Walk-In van.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V003000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VISIBILITY › DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM › FAN/MOTOR |
| Report received | January 5, 2001 |
| Owner notification | January 24, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: walk-in delivery vans supplied to the united states postal service. Under certain snow conditions, if moisture gets into the blower motor and subsequently refreezes, the blower motor could seize causing a resistor to overheat.
Safety risk
When a resistor overheats, the plenum could melt, resulting in deformation and possible ignition.
Remedy
Utilimaster will install fuses between the resistors and the power supply, which will protect the resistor assembly in the event of an overcurrent situation. An existing fuse will be resized to protect the wiring harness in high-speed fan operation. Owner notification began january 24, 2001. Only us postal service vehicles are involved in this campaign.
Vehicles covered by recall 01V003000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.