2001–2004 Utilimaster Aeromaster Recall: ON CERTAIN WALK-IN VANS BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS, THE OPTIONAL HEEL PLATE…
NHTSA campaign 04V511000 · Vehicle Speed Control · filed Oct 27, 2004 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR, THROTTLE OPERATION COULD BE IMPEDED, AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Utilimaster | Aeromaster | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 04V511000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.