2002 UTILITY VS1R Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 01V189002 on 07/01/2001
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:controls
- Manufactured:
- 09/17/2000 - 03/30/2001
- Affected:
- 1,095
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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).
- Campaign:
- 03V361000 on 10/09/2003
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:antilock:abs warning light
- Manufactured:
- 11/30/2000 - 08/30/2003
- Affected:
- 307
- Defect:
- On certain trailers equipped with bendix ec-30t electronic control units (ecu). if the trailer-mounted abs warning lamp circuit experiences an electrical short and the short is not repaired, the high side power switch inside the ecu that controls the illumination of the trailer-mounted abs warning lamp may eventually become thermally stressed and experience an electrical short.
- Consequence:
- If the power switch shorts, it can result in an over-current condition in the ecu and lead to excessive heat, smoke, and possible fire.
- Correction:
- Bendix will provide a remedy kit and detailed instructions and also provide a labor allowance for the repair. 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 bendix at 1-800-478-1793 or utility at 626-965-1541.
- Notes:
- Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
2002 UTILITY VS1R TSBs (3)
- Bulletin:
- SB-01-003
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- This bulletin was originally released on march 30, 2009. utility re-released on august 18, 2017 to reflect the addition of the utm plant in mexico.
- Bulletin:
- SB-10-005
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Utility released a bulletin outlining reefer and dry van rub rail parts required and installation instructions.
- Bulletin:
- SB-07-009
- Component:
- 162200 structure:body:bumpers
- Summary:
- Utility re-issued the rear impact guard (bumber) requirements when requesting a replacement bumper and / or dot decal.
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