NHTSA Recall 06V268000: Electrical system: wiring
UTILIMASTER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11 vehicles. It affects 2005–2006 Utilimaster Trademaster.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V268000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | July 25, 2006 |
| Owner notification | July 7, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain truck bodies built on ford lcf cab chassis, the wiring harness (consisting of wires and split conduit) to the cargo light switch located on the dash may be incorrectly routed. The harness, if secured to the steering shaft, could possibly lead to wiring entanglement at the gearbox universal joint.
Safety risk
This could result in additional effort to turn the steering wheel with reduced vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reroute the wiring harness to the cargo light switch away from the steering column shaft. The recall began on july 7, 2006. 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 06V268000
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.