2015 UTILITY VS1RA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2015 UTILITY VS1RA
The 2015 UTILITY VS1RA has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR, SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Recalls for the 2015 UTILITY VS1RA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2015 UTILITY VS1RA, potentially affecting up to 3,618 vehicles.
Recall 15V063000 — PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR
| 3,111 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 14V221000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 507 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 UTILITY VS1RA
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 UTILITY VS1RA.
Safety Rating for the 2015 UTILITY VS1RA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 UTILITY VS1RA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 UTILITY VS1RA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 UTILITY VS1RA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the UTILITY VS1RA
- 2012 UTILITY VS1RA — 0 complaints
- 2013 UTILITY VS1RA — 0 complaints
- 2014 UTILITY VS1RA — 0 complaints
- 2015 UTILITY VS1RA (current)
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