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NHTSA Recall 04V057000: Drum (service brakes)

UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 106 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Utility VS2DC.

106
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
NHTSA campaign04V057000
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › DRUM
Report receivedFebruary 5, 2004
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain trailers equipped with webb wheel platinum series brake drums, these brake drums could crack on the braking surface.

Safety risk

This could result in reduction or complete loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Webb wheel will inspect and replace the brake drums. 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 webb wheel at 1-800-633-3256 or utility at 626-854-7217.

Notes

Customer's can 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 04V057000

Make and modelModel years
Utility VS2DC2003
Utility VS2R2003
Utility VS2RA2003, 2004

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.