Recall 90V-192: 1986–1990 Utilimaster Walk-In Van

UTILIMASTER CORPORATION recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Nov 12, 1990, covering about 284 vehicles.

NHTSA number
90V-192
Report date
Nov 12, 1990
Vehicles affected
284
Owners notified
Nov 12, 1990

The problem

The two sections of wiper arm may contact or cross each other and bind with eventual failure of attachment rivet; also, wiper blade could contact window moulding with increased potential for wiper arm failure.

The risk

This could result in windshield wiper failure withoutwarning, affecting driver visibility with potential for an accident.

The fix

Reduce blade sweep area to an arc specification of 85 degrees through a retrofit conlink kit.

Notes

System: windsheild wiper arm.vehicle description: walk-in vans.

Recall details

ManufacturerUTILIMASTER CORPORATION
ComponentVisibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number90V192000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Utilimaster Walk-In Van1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 90V-192?

The two sections of wiper arm may contact or cross each other and bind with eventual failure of attachment rivet; also, wiper blade could contact window moulding with increased potential for wiper arm failure.

How is recall 90V-192 fixed?

Reduce blade sweep area to an arc specification of 85 degrees through a retrofit conlink kit.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.