2013 Utility Vs2dx — Service brakes, air: supply: check valve
Published June 28, 2012 · Recall initiated: June 26, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V298000, published June 28, 2012 and initiated June 26, 2012. Recalling firm: Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company; 2013 Utility Vs2dx — Service brakes, air: supply: check valve.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- UTILITY
- Model
- VS2DX
- Manufacturer
- Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
- Lot
- 2013 UTILITY VS2DX
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Utility Vs2dx — Service brakes, air: supply: check valve recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V298000 on June 28, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: UTILITY. Model: VS2DX.