NHTSA recall 06V268000
Electrical system › Wiring
Utilimaster Trademaster
Reported Jul 25, 200611 vehicles affectedUTILIMASTER CORPORATIONBuilt Aug 1, 2005 – May 31, 2006
The 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.
The risk
This could result in additional effort to turn the steering wheel with reduced vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.