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1989 Utilimaster Aeromate

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
1
Latest Aug 4, 2008
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
4
Latest Jul 21, 1993
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0

Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 1989 Utilimaster Aeromate, most frequently naming the suspension category. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Suspension1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
93V123000

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Jul 21, 1993
3,300 units potentially affected
The defect: THE TWO REARWARD FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME MOUNTING BRACKETS CAN FRACTURE.
The 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.
The remedy: INSTALL A REINFORCING BRACKET WHICH "GLOVES" EACH OF THE TWO REARWARD BRACKETS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION.
HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP.View on NHTSA.gov
90V143000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

Aug 6, 1990
704 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: VEHICLES WOULD NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301; IN THEPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICULAR FIRE.
The remedy: RETROFIT VEHICLES WITH FUEL MOUNTING STRAPS OF ORIGINAL DESIGN.
UTILIMASTER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
90V059000

SUSPENSION:REAR

Mar 23, 1990
415 units potentially affected
The defect: WELDED CONNECTION BETWEEN THE AXLE TRAILING ARM AND THE INNER TRANSVERSE AXLE BAR COULD FAIL.
The risk: THIS COULD AFFECT OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VAN AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy: INSTALL A REDESIGNED REAR AXLE AND REALIGN REAR WHEELS.
UTILIMASTER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Suspension
Filed Aug 4, 2008

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

NHTSA ID
10236838
Incident
Jan 17, 2003
Mileage
80,000 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Utilimaster Aeromate by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1993010—
1992110—
1991020—
1990030—
1989Viewing140—
1988030—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.