Recall 14V221000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 2015-2015 UTILITY VS2RA
RECALL This recall affects up to 507 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 14V221000 |
| Manufacturer | Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 507 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
Bearing failure may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V676000 | 2022 UTILITY UTILITY TRAILER | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 260 | |
| 17V483000 | 2017 UTILITY VS2RA | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 35 | |
| 16V674000 | 2016 UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS | EQUIPMENT | 66 | |
| 16V503000 | 2016 UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS | PARKING BRAKE | 98,000 | |
| 15V774000 | 2015 UTILITY VS2RA | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER | 10 | |
| 15V063000 | 2014 UTILITY VS1RA | PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR | 3,111 | |
| 14V463000 | 2013 UTILITY VS1RA | STRUCTURE | 2,098 | |
| 12V298000 | 2013 UTILITY VS2DX | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE | 16 | |
| 12V020000 | 2011 UTILITY VS1DC | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 95 | |
| 11V191000 | 2011 UTILITY VS2RA | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC | 105 |