NHTSA Recall 01V189002: Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages
UTILITY TRAILER MFG. CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,095 vehicles. It affects 17 models including the Utility FF2CHS.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V189002 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Report received | June 26, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V189002
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Utility FF2CHS | 2001, 2002 |
| Utility FS2CHA | 2001, 2002 |
| Utility FS2CHS | 2001, 2002 |
| Utility TS2CHA | 2001, 2002 |
| Utility VS1DC | 2001, 2002 |
| Utility VS1R | 2001, 2002 |
| Utility VS1RS | 2001, 2002 |
| Utility VS2DC | 2001, 2002 |
| Utility VS2DG | 2001, 2002 |
| Utility VS2M | 2001, 2002 |
| Utility VS2R | 2001, 2002 |
| Utility VS2RA | 2001, 2002 |
| Utility VS2RS | 2001, 2002 |
| Utility VS2RX | 2001, 2002 |
| Utility VS3DC | 2001, 2002 |
| Utility VS3RA | 2001, 2002 |
| Utility VS3RX | 2001, 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.