2001 UTILITY VS2DC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 UTILITY VS2DC
The 2001 UTILITY VS2DC has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by UTILITY TRAILER MFG. CO. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2001 UTILITY VS2DC
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2001 UTILITY VS2DC, potentially affecting up to 1,402 vehicles.
Recall 01V189002 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
| 1,095 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 03V361000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
| 307 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX EC-30T ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS (ECU). IF THE TRAILER-MOUNTED ABS WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT EXPERIENCES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND THE SHORT IS NOT REPAIRED, THE HIGH SIDE POWER SWITCH INSIDE THE ECU THAT CONTROLS THE ILLUMINATION OF THE TRAILER-MOUNTED ABS WARNING LAMP MAY EVENTUALLY BECOME THERMALLY STRESSED AND EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Consequence: IF THE POWER SWITCH SHORTS, IT CAN RESULT IN AN OVER-CURRENT CONDITION IN THE ECU AND LEAD TO EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy: BENDIX WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY KIT AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND ALSO PROVIDE A LABOR ALLOWANCE FOR THE REPAIR. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 UTILITY VS2DC
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 UTILITY VS2DC.
Safety Rating for the 2001 UTILITY VS2DC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 UTILITY VS2DC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 UTILITY VS2DC
UTILITY TRAILER MFG. CO. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2001 UTILITY VS2DC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
17013 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NEW STANDARD REAR HEADER HARNESS AND LIGHTS ON ALL VS2DC/1DC AND VS2RA/1RA WITH SWING DOORS. UTILITY TRAILER. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 UTILITY VS2DC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the UTILITY VS2DC
- 2000 UTILITY VS2DC — 0 complaints
- 2001 UTILITY VS2DC (current)
- 2002 UTILITY VS2DC — 0 complaints
- 2003 UTILITY VS2DC — 0 complaints
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