2013 Utility VS2DX recall: check valve
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company reported this safety recall on June 26, 2012. It covers about 16 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 16
- reported
- Jun 26, 2012
- owners notified
- Jun 13, 2012
Service brakes, air: supply: check valve
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A delay in application of the trailer brakes increases the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 12V298000
Affected vehicles
- Utility VS2DX 2013 2013
Questions about recall 12V298000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Utility VS2DX check valve?
Yes. Recall 12V298000, reported on June 26, 2012, covers about 16 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V298000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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