1990 Utilimaster Aeromate
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1990 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 1990 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.
The primary hood latch can release when vehicle IS driven in the condition of high wind gusts. The primary hood latch failure will also cause the secondary hood latch to fail simultaneously.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Replace defective primary and secondary latch mechanisms with a larger spring on the primary latch, and a redesigned catch on the secondary latch.
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.
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