NHTSA Recall 01V248000: Back up lights (exterior lighting)
UTILIMASTER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 47 vehicles. It affects 2000–2001 Utilimaster Trademaster.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V248000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BACK UP LIGHTS |
| Report received | August 1, 2001 |
| Owner notification | July 30, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety 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).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V248000
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.