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2005 Utilimaster Metromaster Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2005 Utilimaster Metromaster. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recall
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owner complaints to NHTSA

1 safety recall for the 2005 Utilimaster Metromaster

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 05V487000 Reported 993 vehicles potentially affected UTILIMASTER CORPORATION

    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.

    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.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2005 Utilimaster Metromaster. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Checking a specific 2005 Utilimaster Metromaster

How do I know if my 2005 Utilimaster Metromaster has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2005 Utilimaster Metromaster; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Utilimaster dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V487000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Utilimaster models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.