UTILITY 2014 UTILITY VS1RA Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2014 UTILITY VS1RA
Brand
UTILITY
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2014
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain 2014 UTILITY VS1RA vehicles due to parking brake:driveline:hydraulic:actuator issues. If the diaphragm is not completely attached, there may be internal leakage from the service section past the diaphragm, potentially trapping air press.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026