Vehicle recall 15V063000 · February 4, 2015
Utility FS2CHA, Utility VS1DC and 3 more models
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V063000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 4, 2015
- Filed by
- Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 14E075
- Owner notification
- April 9, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,111
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Parking brake › Driveline › Hydraulic › Actuator
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Utility FS2CHA (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
- Utility VS1DC (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
- Utility VS1RA (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
- Utility VS2RA (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
- Utility Trailer VS2DX (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
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