Recall 13V595 affects 1 2006 Utilimaster Truck Body vehicle because a Fastec door lock can trap someone inside. Repair is free through Utilimaster.
Utilimaster is recalling 1 2006 Truck Body vehicle because a Fastec-brand door lock can jam the deadbolt after the key is removed. The defect can trap someone inside the cargo area and increase the risk of injury; the Utilimaster dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Fastec-brand door lock on the 2006 Utilimaster Truck Body controls the door latch and deadbolt. The latch holds the door closed during normal use, while the deadbolt is meant to add a locked position when the key is turned. The lock depends on the key, cylinder, and deadbolt moving through their positions in the right order.
On the recalled truck body, the key can be removed from the lock in a way that leaves the deadbolt jammed. When that happens, the deadbolt is no longer moving cleanly between locked and unlocked positions. The issue is with the lock operation itself, not with the whole door body.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner will notice the problem only when the key is removed and the deadbolt does not operate normally afterward.
Who's affected?
| 2006 Utilimaster Truck Body | Latches/locks/linkages |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 1 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A jammed deadbolt can also jam the interior side of the cargo door lock. Anyone inside the cargo area can be trapped and unable to exit, increasing the risk of injury. Keep people out of the cargo area if the lock binds or jams, and arrange service. Repair will be free at any franchised Utilimaster dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006 Utilimaster Truck Body is included in this recall.
- Contact Utilimaster customer service at 1-800-582-3454 for the current inspection and repair instructions.
- Ask about the Fastec door-lock inspection and lock-cylinder replacement that fixes the deadbolt jam risk.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 13V595 when you call.
- Avoid locking anyone inside the cargo area until the door lock has been inspected and repaired.
What happens at the repair
The final dealer repair will be free once available. Fastec coordinates the work with Utilimaster. At the dealer, a Utilimaster technician inspects the Fastec-brand door lock and replaces the lock cylinder when the inspection shows it is needed. The repair targets the cylinder that lets the deadbolt jam after the key is removed in the wrong position. Parts and labor are covered under recall 13V595.
Timeline
| December 18, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 8, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V595?
Recall 13V595 covers 1 2006 Utilimaster Truck Body vehicle with a Fastec door lock that can jam the deadbolt. If the interior side of the lock jams, a person inside the cargo area can be trapped and face increased injury risk.
What should I do if my 2006 Utilimaster Truck Body is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V595. If it is, contact Utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454 and ask for the Fastec door-lock inspection and lock-cylinder replacement. Reference recall number 13V595 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair covered defects at no cost. For recall 13V595, Fastec coordinates the inspection and replacement of the lock cylinder, as needed, free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is entrapment inside the cargo area. If the deadbolt jams, the inside of the door lock can jam too, leaving a person inside unable to exit the vehicle and increasing the risk of injury.
What if I bought this Utilimaster Truck Body used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether this 2006 Utilimaster Truck Body is included, then call Utilimaster with recall number 13V595.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V595000 |
|---|---|
| Utilimaster customer service | 1-800-582-3454 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V595 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V595000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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