NHTSA Recall 12V078000: Gear position indication (prndl) (power train)

UTILIMASTER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on February 28, 2012, covering an estimated 679 vehicles. It affects 2011 Utilimaster Aeromaster.

679

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

2012

owners notified (March 16)

NHTSA campaign	12V078000
Component	POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Report received	February 28, 2012
Owner notification	March 16, 2012
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

Utilimaster is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 aeromaster vehicles manufactured from march 11, 2009, through december 3, 2012. The transmission gear shifters cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. If the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the prndl display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected.

Safety risk

An incorrect gear indication in the instrument panel may prevent the driver from knowing if they are in park or reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Utilimaster will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the transmission gear shifters cable assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 16, 2012. Owners may contact utilimaster at 1-517-543-6400.

Notes

Customers may 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 12V078000

Make and model	Model years
Utilimaster Aeromaster	2011

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.