Recall 15V063000: 2014–2015 Utility VS1DC and 2 other models

Report received

Feb 4, 2015

Manufacturer

Utility Trailer Manufacturing…

Potentially affected

3,111vehicles

Model years

2014–2015

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 FS2CHA, VS2DX, VS1DC, VS2RA, and VS1RA trailers manufactured April 14, 2014, to November 4, 2015, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators manufactured January 9, 2014, to October 28, 2014. The affected actuators may have an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism of the parking brake section of the Life Seal actuator.

Possible consequence

If the diaphragm is not completely attached, there may be internal leakage from the service section past the diaphragm, potentially trapping air pressure in the parking brake section. This air pressure in turn, if not vented, may prevent full release of the actuator unit, and may induce brake drag and may result in overheated wheelend service brakes, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Utility will notify owners and dealers will replace the actuators, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2015. Owners may contact Utility customer service at 1-800-423-6591. Utility's number for this recall is 14E075.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2014 Utility VS1DC0 complaints
• 2015 Utility VS1DC0 complaints
• 2014 Utility VS2RA0 complaints
• 2015 Utility VS2RA0 complaints
• 2014 Utility Trailer VS2DX0 complaints
• 2015 Utility Trailer VS2DX0 complaints