Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V248000 Reported August 1, 2001

Utilimaster/fmvss 108/center high-mounted lamp

Q: What is recall 01V248000?

NHTSA recall 01V248000 was issued by Utilimaster Corporation on August 1, 2001. It addresses: Utilimaster/fmvss 108/center high-mounted lamp. The recall affects approximately 47 vehicles , with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Utilimaster Corporation · Exterior Lighting · 47 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

01V248000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Utilimaster Corporation

Component

Exterior Lighting

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 1, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: certain truck bodies fail to conform with the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the center high-mounted stop lamps do not comply with the photometric requirements for the standard.

Safety Consequence

The center high-mounted stop lamps do not meet the requirements of the standard.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the ccenter high-mounted stop lamp. owner notification began july 30, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact utilimaster at 1-816-765-2000.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Utilimaster Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 01V248000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 01V248000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V248000?

NHTSA recall 01V248000 was issued by Utilimaster Corporation on August 1, 2001. It addresses: Utilimaster/fmvss 108/center high-mounted lamp. The recall affects approximately 47 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Utilimaster Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V248000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.