There have been 5 safety recalls for the Utility Vs2dx. 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 Vs2dx.
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 🔎 |
A delay in application of the trailer brakes increases the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Utility Vs2dx |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE |
| Recall Summary: 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.... 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 🔎 |
Low and/or no torque on the nut can result in excessive end-play in the wheel-end system and could progress to a wheel separation which could result in a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Utility Vs2dx, 2007 Utility Vs2ra, 2008 Utility Vs2ra, 2009 Utility Vs2ra |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Utility trailer is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 vs2ra and model year 2008 vs2dx refrigerated and dry vans equipped with arvinmeritor axles. Insufficient torque may have been applied on the spindle nut on the arvinmeritor tl series trailer axles installed in these van trailers where the ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 4, 2015 | Parking Brake:driveline:hydraulic:actuator | 3,111 |
| Jul. 30, 2014 | Structure | 2,098 |
| Jun. 26, 2012 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve | 16 |
| Jan. 20, 2012 | Latches/locks/linkage | 95 |
| Feb. 18, 2011 | Power Train:axle Assembly | 384 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2015 Utility Vs2dx | 1 |
| 2014 Utility Vs2dx | 2 |
| 2013 Utility Vs2dx | 2 |
| 2012 Utility Vs2dx | 1 |
| 2011 Utility Vs2dx | 1 |
| 2008 Utility Vs2dx | 1 |