Recall 02V210001 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE Defect in 1996-2001 UTILITY TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 206 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V210001 |
| Manufacturer | UTILITY TRAILER MFG. CO. |
| Vehicles Affected | 206 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLIES, THERE IS A RECESSED AREA ON TOP OF THE VALVE IN WHICH A BRASS GUIDE PIN FITS DOWN INSIDE THE BODY OF THE VALVE AND IS HELD IN PLACE BY A STEEL SNAP RING. THE RECESSED AREA ALLOWS ACCUMULATION OF WATER, DIRT, AND/OR CHEMICALS TO BUILD UP BEHIND THE SNAP RING TO THE POINT WHERE IT WILL NO LONGER CONTAIN THE GUIDE PIN RESULTING IN A FAILURE OF THE AIR VALVE.
Safety Consequence
FAILURE OF THE VALVE IN AN EMPTY OR LIGHTLY LOADED TRAILER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION COULD RESULT IN A HARD APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES, POSSIBLY LOCKING UP THE TRAILER WHEELS AND RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SEALCO WILL PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO ITS CUSTOMERS FREE OF CHARGE. 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 SEALCO AT 602-253-1007 OR UTILITY AT 626-965-1541.
Related Recalls for UTILITY
| 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 |