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2002 Utility VS1RS Problems, complaints & recalls

No owner complaints about the 2002 Utility VS1RS have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2001 for the controls, pedals and linkages.

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Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

2002 Utility VS1RS recalls 1

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Service brakes: controls, pedals and linkages

01V1890021,095 vehicles affected

The problem
Vehicle description: trailers equipped with certain haldex brake system two and four port relay valves. The valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released.
The risk
When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. The driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace these valves. Haldex is conductng the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. 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 haldex at 1-816-891-2470 or utility trailer at 1-626-965-7215.

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Utility VS1RS: every year compared

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Questions about the 2002 Utility VS1RS

Does the 2002 Utility VS1RS have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Utility VS1RS: controls, pedals and linkages (June 2001). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

How many complaints has the 2002 Utility VS1RS had?

None have been filed with NHTSA so far.

What should I do if my 2002 Utility VS1RS has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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