NHTSA Recall 05V487000: Labels (equipment)
UTILIMASTER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 993 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Utilimaster Aeromaster.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V487000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | October 17, 2005 |
| Owner notification | November 15, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain trucks fail to conform to the labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the tire and loading information placard contains incorrect information regarding the maximum cargo carrying capacity.
Safety risk
Incorrect cargo carrying capacity information could lead to improper vehicle loading or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with new tire information placards and installation instructions. The recall began on november 15, 2005. Owners may contact utilimaster at 1-800-237-7806.
Notes
Customers may also 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V487000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Utilimaster Aeromaster | 2005 |
| Utilimaster Cabmaster | 2005 |
| Utilimaster Frp Truck Body | 2005 |
| Utilimaster Metromaster | 2005 |
| Utilimaster S/p Truck Body | 2005 |
| Utilimaster Trademaster | 2005 |
| Utilimaster Trademaster Cab | 2005 |
| Utilimaster Util I van | 2005 |
| Utilimaster Util-I-Mate | 2005 |
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.