2001 UTILITY VS2RX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 UTILITY VS2RX
The 2001 UTILITY VS2RX 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 WHEELS:HUB, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES.
Recalls for the 2001 UTILITY VS2RX
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2001 UTILITY VS2RX, potentially affecting up to 6,587 vehicles.
Recall 00V386002 — WHEELS:HUB
| 5,492 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH HUBS PROVIDED BY WEBB WHEEL PRODUCTS. THESE TRUCK TRAILER DISC WHEEL HUBS HAVE DIRECT-MACHINED ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS (ABS), PART NUMBER 2023A, AND MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 14 AND JUNE 7, 2000. THE ABS TEETH ARE MACHINED INTO THE INNER FACE OF THE HUB BORE, AND THE TEETH ARE MACHINED OFF CENTER FROM THE CENTER OF THE...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ABS SYSTEM TO CYCLE RAPIDLY AND EXTEND STOPPING DISTANCES DURING AN ABS CONTROLLED BRAKE APPLICATION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: UTILITY WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS TO INSPECT FOR DEFECTIVE HUBS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUBS FREE OF CHARGE.
View full details →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 →Owner Complaints for the 2001 UTILITY VS2RX
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 UTILITY VS2RX.
Safety Rating for the 2001 UTILITY VS2RX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 UTILITY VS2RX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 UTILITY VS2RX
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 UTILITY VS2RX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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- 2001 UTILITY VS2RX (current)
- 2002 UTILITY VS2RX — 0 complaints
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