1989 Utilimaster Aeromate
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1989 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.
Fuel tank mounting straps may allow minor amount of shifting by fuel tank in a rear end crash with fuel leakage in excess of amount allowed by standard.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Vehicles would not meet requirements of fmvss 301; in thepresence of an ignition source, fuel leakage could result in a vehicular fire.
Remedy
Retrofit vehicles with fuel mounting straps of original design.
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.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Suspension › Rear
Tl*the contact owns a 1989 utilimaster aeromate. the contact stated that the wheel began to drag and rub. he called the manufacturer and was informed that the part was no longer being manufactured. through online research, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign ID number 90v059000 the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1989 utilimaster aeromate. the contact stated that the wheel began to drag and rub. he called the manufacturer and was informed that the part was no longer being manufactured. through online research, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign ID number 90v059000 the manufacturer confirmed that there was a recall implemented in 1989, but it was no longer effective due to the fact that utilimaster was no longer making the part needed for the repair. the failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 120,000. Updated 10/07/08.*lj updated 10/08/08. *Jb
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