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Vehicle recall 12V298000 · June 26, 2012

2013 Utility VS2DX

The brake system check valve was installed incorrectly, causing a delay in brake application.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Utility manufacturing company (utility) is recalling certain model year 2013 utility VS2DX dry vans manufactured from may 16, 2012, through June 13, 2012. The brake system check valve was installed incorrectly, causing a delay in brake application. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121,“air brake systems.”
Consequence
A delay in application of the trailer brakes increases the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Utility has notified owners and retrofitted the affected vehicles, free of charge; therefore, an owner notification notice will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact utility trailer manufacturing company at 1-626-854-7215.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
12V298000
Reported to NHTSA
June 26, 2012
Filed by
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Owner notification
June 13, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected
16
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valve
Recall 12V298000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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