UTILITY VS2DX 2015: PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR

Make : UTILITY Model : VS2DX Year : 2015
Build Dates : 2014-01-09 - 2015-02-12
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V063000
Date Owner's Notified: 2015-04-09 Date Received by ODI: 2015-02-04 Date Added to Database: 2015-02-04
Manufacturers Involved: Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14E075
Component: PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3111
Summary:
      Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company "Utility" is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 FS2CHA, VS2DX, VS1DC, VS2RA, and VS1RA trailers manufactured April 14, 2014, to November 4, 2015, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators manufactured January 9, 2014, to October 28, 2014. The affected actuators may have an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism of the parking brake section of the Life Seal actuator.
Consequence:
      If the diaphragm is not completely attached, there may be internal leakage from the service section past the diaphragm, potentially trapping air pressure in the parking brake section. This air pressure in turn, if not vented, may prevent full release of the actuator unit, and may induce brake drag and may result in overheated wheelend service brakes, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
      Utility will notify owners and dealers will replace the actuators, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2015. Owners may contact Utility customer service at 1-800-423-6591. Utility's number for this recall is 14E075.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.