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2005 Utilimaster Trademaster Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2005 Utilimaster Trademaster. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

2 safety recalls for the 2005 Utilimaster Trademaster

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

  1. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 06V268000 Reported 11 vehicles potentially affected UTILIMASTER CORPORATION

    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.

    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.

  2. 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 Trademaster. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Utilimaster Trademaster model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Utilimaster Trademaster model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2000 Utilimaster Trademaster10
2001 Utilimaster Trademaster10
2005 Utilimaster Trademaster20
2006 Utilimaster Trademaster10

Checking a specific 2005 Utilimaster Trademaster

How do I know if my 2005 Utilimaster Trademaster 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2005 Utilimaster Trademaster; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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.