Defect Description For Recall
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,Øair Brake Systems.Ø
Make Of Vehicle
UTILITY
Model Of Vehicle
VS2DX
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
12V298000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve
Effect Of Defect
A Delay In Application Of The Trailer Brakes Increases The Stopping Distance, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Start Of Manufacture
20120516
End Of Manufacture
20120613
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
16
Date Owners Notified
20120613
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Date Report Received
20120626
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121