NHTSA Recall 06V497000: Tail lights (exterior lighting)
UTILIMASTER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 95 vehicles. It affects 2005–2006 Utilimaster Aeromaster.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V497000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › TAIL LIGHTS |
| Report received | December 29, 2006 |
| Owner notification | December 18, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain walk-in delivery vans equipped wityh draw-tite modulite hd (p/n 18190) trailer light modules, the split tail light circuits are combined.
Safety risk
The module may overheat and ignite.
Remedy
Utilimaster will remove the trailer light module and wire the tail light harness from the body directly to the trailer plug. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.
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 06V497000
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.