Vehicle recall 04V511000 · October 27, 2004
2001-2004 Utilimaster Aeromaster
On certain walk-in vans built on Ford chassis, the optional heel plate (treadplate/diamond plate) could limit the full movement of the accelerator pedal.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain walk-in vans built on Ford chassis, the optional heel plate (treadplate/diamond plate) could limit the full movement of the accelerator pedal.
- Consequence
- Should this condition occur, throttle operation could be impeded, and could cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are being asked to remove the aluminum heel plate component option. Utilimaster will reimburse the owners for the direct labor costs to remove the plate. The recall began November 1, 2004. Owners should contact utilimaster at 1-800-237-7806.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V511000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 27, 2004
- Filed by
- UTILIMASTER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- November 1, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 31
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Utilimaster Aeromaster (2001-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
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