1988 Utilimaster Aeromate
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1988 Utilimaster Aeromate. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1988 Utilimaster Aeromate. Newest first.
The two rearward front suspension frame mounting brackets can fracture.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the fractures of the mounting brackets grow in length,handling characteristics of the vehicle can change. In the event of a completefracture and separation of both mounting brackets, loss of steering controland an accident can occur.
Remedy
Install a reinforcing bracket which "gloves" each of the two rearward brackets of the front suspension.
Welded connection between the axle trailing arm and the inner transverse axle bar could fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could affect operator's ability to control the van and could result in an accident.
Remedy
Install a redesigned rear axle and realign rear wheels.
Seal between fuel fill tube and fuel tank may allow a slow gasoline leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the presence of an ignition source this could resultin a fire.
Remedy
Install a redesigned fill tube with a longer tube length, to be inserted farther into the tank, which will assure a positive seal between tube and fuel tank.
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