Utility recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility) is recalling certain model year 2015 VS1RA, VS2RA, and VS3RA refrigerated vans manufactured January 6, 2014, through March 14, 2014. The affected trailers may have over-tightened axle nuts which may result in axle bearing failure.
What could happen
Bearing failure may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Utility has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the bearings, correct the axle nut tightening and verify the proper amount of wheel-end play, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Utility customer service at 1-800-423-6591.
Vehicles covered
- Utility Vs1Ra 2015
- Utility Vs2Ra 2015
- Utility Vs3Ra 2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V221000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 24, 2014
- Owners notified
- Apr 18, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 507
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 6, 2014 to Mar 14, 2014
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- SB-08-169
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Utility / Utility Trailer recall: Parking brake Feb 4, 2015
- Utility / Utility Trailer recall: Structure Jul 30, 2014
- Utility recall: Suspension Aug 1, 2017
- Utility recall: Service brakes, air Nov 19, 2015
- Utility recall: Service brakes, air Mar 24, 2011
- Utility / Utility Trailer recall: Power train Feb 18, 2011
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.