Recall 12V298000: 2013 Utility VS2DX
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 26, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 16
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Utility manufacturing company (utility) is recalling certain model year 2013 utility vs2dx dry vans manufactured from may 16, 2012, through june 13, 2012. The brake system check valve was installed incorrectly, causing a delay in brake application. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121,air brake systems.
The risk
A delay in application of the trailer brakes increases the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Utility has notified owners and retrofitted the affected vehicles, free of charge; therefore, an owner notification notice will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact utility trailer manufacturing company at 1-626-854-7215.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Utility VS2DX
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V298000
- Manufacturer
- UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
- Owner letters
- Jun 13, 2012
- Components
- Service brakes, air:supply:check valve (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology