NHTSA Recall 01V178000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
UTILIMASTER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 558 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Utilimaster 35.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V178000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | May 31, 2001 |
| Owner notification | May 30, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: walk-in delivery vans supplied to fed ex (fed ex w700). A bolt and nut installed through the chassis frame rail to support a new seat mount design could have partially collapse a brake line as the nut was tightened on the bolt.
Safety risk
If undetected, this condition could cause partial or total loss of function of the front brakes of the vehicle.
Remedy
Fed ex will be supplied with instructions for inspecting for the defect and how to replace the defective brake line if the problem exists. Fed ex was notified by telephone on may 25, 2001. Only fed ex vehicles are involved.
Vehicles covered by recall 01V178000
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.