Recall 11V-191: 2011 Utility VS2RA
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Mar 24, 2011, covering about 105 vehicles.
The problem
Utility trailer is recalling certain model year 2011 vs2ra heavy duty trucks, manufactured from december 2010 through march 2011, equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters. Due to an incomplete "knitting" of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing can occur, which could cause the housing to break at the handle under normal operating loads.
The risk
Slack adjusters with this flow notch could crack under normal braking conditions causing loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Utility trailer will notify owners and dealers will replace the subject slack adjusters free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact gunite at 1-800-677-3786.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Air › Slack Adjusters › Automatic |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 11V191000 |
Vehicles in this recall
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 11V-191?
Utility trailer is recalling certain model year 2011 vs2ra heavy duty trucks, manufactured from december 2010 through march 2011, equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters. Due to an incomplete "knitting" of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing can occur, which could cause the housing to break at the handle under normal operating loads.
How is recall 11V-191 fixed?
Utility trailer will notify owners and dealers will replace the subject slack adjusters free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact gunite at 1-800-677-3786.
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.