Recall 00V-386: 2001 Utility FF2C, 2001 Utility FFW3 and 15 more
UTILITY TRAILER MFG. CO. recall for wheels, reported to NHTSA on Dec 11, 2000, covering about 5,492 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: trailers equipped with hubs provided by webb wheel products. These truck trailer disc wheel hubs have direct-machined anti-lock braking systems (Abs), part number 2023a, and manufactured between april 14 and june 7, 2000. The ABS teeth are machined into the inner face of the hub bore, and the teeth are machined off center from the center of the hub. The speed sensor of the ABS system reads the tooth pattern and sends erroneous signals to the ABS control unit.
The risk
This condition can cause the ABS system to cycle rapidly and extend stopping distances during an ABS controlled brake application possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Utility will notify its customers to inspect for defective hubs and will replace the hubs free of charge.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during december 2000.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 1-626-854-7209.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | UTILITY TRAILER MFG. CO. |
|---|---|
| Component | Wheels › Hub |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V386002 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Utility FF2C | 2001 | All years |
| Utility FFW3 | 2001 | All years |
| Utility FS1C | 2001 | All years |
| Utility FS1W | 2001 | All years |
| Utility FS2 | 2001 | All years |
| Utility FS2CDHA | 2001 | All years |
| Utility FS2CHA | 2001 | All years |
| Utility FS2CHS | 2001 | All years |
| Utility FS2W | 2001 | All years |
| Utility FS3CDHE | 2001 | All years |
| Utility TS1CDHE | 2001 | All years |
| Utility TS1W | 2001 | All years |
| Utility TS2CHA | 2001 | All years |
| Utility VS1R | 2001 | All years |
| Utility VS2R | 2001 | All years |
| Utility VS2RX | 2001 | All years |
| Utility VS3R | 2001 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 00V-386?
Vehicle description: trailers equipped with hubs provided by webb wheel products. These truck trailer disc wheel hubs have direct-machined anti-lock braking systems (Abs), part number 2023a, and manufactured between april 14 and june 7, 2000. The ABS teeth are machined into the inner face of the hub bore, and the teeth are machined off center from the center of the hub. The speed sensor of the ABS system reads the tooth pattern and sends erroneous signals to the ABS control unit.
How is recall 00V-386 fixed?
Utility will notify its customers to inspect for defective hubs and will replace the hubs free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.