NHTSA Recall 03V275000: Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
UTILIMASTER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,001 vehicles. It affects 1996–2001 Utilimaster Walk-In van.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V275000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Report received | July 29, 2003 |
| Owner notification | October 1, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain walk-in vans, a fuse was installed by ford. However, utilimaster installed a wire. The fuse is not compatible with the wire gauge installed by utilimaster.
Safety risk
Should a failure occur in a vehicle component such as a fan, heated mirror and/or other ignition-hot option, the insulation around the wiring to the fan could melt.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with a replacement fuse. Owner notification began octoner 1, 2003. Owners should contact utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.
Notes
Customers can 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 03V275000
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.