There have been 4 safety recalls for the Utility Vs1dc. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Utility Vs1dc.
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Utility Fs2cha, 2015 Utility Fs2cha, 2014 Utility Vs1dc, 2015 Utility Vs1dc, 2014 Utility Vs1ra, 2015 Utility Vs1ra, 2014 Utility Vs2dx, 2015 Utility Vs2dx, 2014 Utility Vs2ra, 2015 Utility Vs2ra |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR |
| Recall Summary: 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, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the loop were to break off, the air lines and electrical lines would detach, applying the towed trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Utility Vs1dc, 2014 Utility Vs1dc, 2012 Utility Vs1ra, 2013 Utility Vs1ra, 2014 Utility Vs1ra, 2013 Utility Vs2dx, 2014 Utility Vs2dx, 2013 Utility Vs2ra, 2014 Utility Vs2ra, 2013 Utility Vs3dx, 2014 Utility Vs3dx, 2013 Utility Vs3ra, 2014 Utility Vs3ra |
| Component: STRUCTURE |
| Recall Summary: Utility trailer manufacturing company (utility) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 vs1ra, and 2013-2014 vs1dc, vs2dx, vs2ra, vs3dx, and vs3ra trailers manufactured April 2011, to may 2013. The pintle hook tube sub assembly that is welded to the pintle hook safety chain loop may break and ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Battery boxes mounted with the incorrect size or improperly oriented mounting plates can become detached from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Utility Vs1dc, 2012 Utility Vs1dc, 2011 Utility Vs2dx, 2012 Utility Vs2dx |
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: Utility manufacturing company (utility) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 utility vs1dc and vs2dx dry vans manufactured from December 2010 through August 2011, and equipped with an optional liftgate battery box.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 4, 2015 | Parking Brake:driveline:hydraulic:actuator | 3,111 |
| Jul. 30, 2014 | Structure | 2,098 |
| Jan. 20, 2012 | Latches/locks/linkage | 95 |
| Jun. 26, 2001 | Service Brakes, Air:controls | 1,095 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2015 Utility Vs1dc | 1 |
| 2014 Utility Vs1dc | 2 |
| 2013 Utility Vs1dc | 1 |
| 2012 Utility Vs1dc | 1 |
| 2011 Utility Vs1dc | 1 |
| 2002 Utility Vs1dc | 1 |
| 2001 Utility Vs1dc | 1 |