Recall 01V189002 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES Defect in 2001-2002 UTILITY VS1R
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,095 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V189002 |
| Manufacturer | UTILITY TRAILER MFG. CO. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,095 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Affected Vehicles |
2001 UTILITY FS2CHA, 2001 UTILITY FS2CHS, 2001 UTILITY VS3DC, 2001 UTILITY TS2CHA, 2001 UTILITY VS1RS, 2001 UTILITY VS3RX, 2001 UTILITY VS1DC, 2001 UTILITY VS1R, 2001 UTILITY VS2M, 2001 UTILITY VS2DC, 2001 UTILITY VS2RA, 2001 UTILITY FF2CHS, 2001 UTILITY VS2DG, 2001 UTILITY VS3RA, 2001 UTILITY VS2R, 2001 UTILITY VS2RS, 2001 UTILITY VS2RX, 2002 UTILITY VS1R, 2002 UTILITY VS2DC, 2002 UTILITY FS2CHA, 2002 UTILITY FF2CHS, 2002 UTILITY VS2DG, 2002 UTILITY FS2CHS, 2002 UTILITY TS2CHA, 2002 UTILITY VS1RS, 2002 UTILITY VS3RA, 2002 UTILITY VS3RX, 2002 UTILITY VS2RX, 2002 UTILITY VS2M, 2002 UTILITY VS3DC, 2002 UTILITY VS1DC, 2002 UTILITY VS2RA, 2002 UTILITY VS2R, 2002 UTILITY VS2RS
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN HALDEX BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED.
Safety Consequence
WHEN THE VALVE STICKS OPEN, IT CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF AIR FROM EITHER THE SERVICE OR THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DRIVER MAY LOSE BRAKING ABILITY UNDER A SERVICE APPLICATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VALVES. HALDEX IS CONDUCTNG THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. 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 HALDEX AT 1-816-891-2470 OR UTILITY TRAILER AT 1-626-965-7215.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V676000 | 2022 UTILITY UTILITY TRAILER | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 260 | |
| 17V483000 | 2017 UTILITY VS2RA | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 35 | |
| 16V674000 | 2016 UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS | EQUIPMENT | 66 | |
| 16V503000 | 2016 UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS | PARKING BRAKE | 98,000 | |
| 15V774000 | 2015 UTILITY VS2RA | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER | 10 | |
| 15V063000 | 2014 UTILITY VS1RA | PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR | 3,111 | |
| 14V463000 | 2013 UTILITY VS1RA | STRUCTURE | 2,098 | |
| 14V221000 | 2015 UTILITY VS2RA | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 507 | |
| 12V298000 | 2013 UTILITY VS2DX | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE | 16 | |
| 12V020000 | 2011 UTILITY VS1DC | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 95 |