Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company brake system check valve was installed incorrectly, causing a delay in brake application.
The short version
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY reported a problem with the supply check valve. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
A DELAY IN APPLICATION OF THE TRAILER BRAKES INCREASES THE STOPPING DISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
UTILITY HAS NOTIFIED OWNERS AND RETROFITTED THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE; THEREFORE, AN OWNER NOTIFICATION NOTICE WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR THIS CAMPAIGN.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 12V-298.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| — | See NHTSA record 12V-298 |
What changed
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