Recall 01V-189: 2001–2002 Utility FF2CHS, 2001–2002 Utility FS2CHA and 15 more

UTILITY TRAILER MFG. CO. recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Jun 26, 2001, covering about 1,095 vehicles.

NHTSA number

01V-189

Report date

Jun 26, 2001

Vehicles affected

1,095

Owners notified

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The problem

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.

The 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.

The fix

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.

Notes

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	Service Brakes, Air › Controls, Pedals and Linkages
Recall started by	the manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number	01V189002

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
Utility FF2CHS	2001, 2002	All years
Utility FS2CHA	2001, 2002	All years
Utility FS2CHS	2001, 2002	All years
Utility TS2CHA	2001, 2002	All years
Utility VS1DC	2001, 2002	All years
Utility VS1R	2001, 2002	All years
Utility VS1RS	2001, 2002	All years
Utility VS2DC	2001, 2002	All years
Utility VS2DG	2001, 2002	All years
Utility VS2M	2001, 2002	All years
Utility VS2R	2001, 2002	All years
Utility VS2RA	2001, 2002	All years
Utility VS2RS	2001, 2002	All years
Utility VS2RX	2001, 2002	All years
Utility VS3DC	2001, 2002	All years
Utility VS3RA	2001, 2002	All years
Utility VS3RX	2001, 2002	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 01V-189?

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.

How is recall 01V-189 fixed?

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.