Recalls for 2002 Utility Vs2r

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS

Posted on: 2001-07-02
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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).

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

Posted on: 2003-10-10
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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).

DEFECT #3 - TRAILER HITCHES

Posted on: 2002-12-20
Description
On certain dual axle, refrigerated trailers built with an optional pintle hook assembly (premier type) for use in super doubles operations, some welds may have been missed that attach the reinforcement channel to the pintle hook mounting plate at the rear subframe.  

Consequence
Full or partial separation of the pintle hook assembly from its mounting could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the pintle hook mounting assembly.  Owner notification is expected to begin during december 2002 or january 2003.  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 1-800-423-6591.

Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).