2002 Utility VS2RA recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 2002 Utility VS2RA, covering 1,426 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light
- What is wrong
- On certain trailers equipped with bendix ec-30t electronic control units (ecu). If the trailer-mounted ABS warning lamp circuit experiences an electrical short and the short is not repaired, the high side power switch inside the ecu that controls the illumination of the trailer-mounted ABS warning lamp may eventually become thermally stressed and experience an electrical short.
- Risk
- If the power switch shorts, it can result in an over-current condition in the ecu and lead to excessive heat, smoke, and possible fire.
- Remedy
- Bendix will provide a remedy kit and detailed instructions and also provide a labor allowance for the repair. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bendix at 1‑800‑478‑1793 or utility at 626‑965‑1541.
Recall number 03V361000 · Recall details
Trailer hitches
- What is wrong
- On certain dual axle, refrigerated trailers built with an optional pintle hook assembly (premier type) for use in "super doubles" operations, some welds may have been missed that attach the reinforcement channel to the pintle hook mounting plate at the rear subframe.
- Risk
- Full or partial separation of the pintle hook assembly from its mounting could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the pintle hook mounting assembly. Owner notification is expected to begin during december 2002 or january 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact utility at 1‑800‑423‑6591.
Recall number 02V333000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: trailers equipped with certain haldex brake system two and four port relay valves. The valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released.
- Risk
- When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. The driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace these valves. Haldex is conductng the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact haldex at 1‑816‑891‑2470 or utility trailer at 1‑626‑965‑7215.
Recall number 01V189002 · Recall details
Questions about the 2002 Utility VS2RA recalls
How do I check if my 2002 Utility VS2RA has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2002 Utility VS2RA have?
3, covering service brakes, air and trailer hitches.
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