NHTSA recall 12V298000
Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valve
Utility VS2DX
Reported Jun 26, 201216 vehicles affectedUTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANYBuilt May 16, 2012 – Jun 13, 2012
The defect
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 remedy
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.