2013 UTILITY VS2DX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 UTILITY VS2DX
The 2013 UTILITY VS2DX 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 STRUCTURE, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY for this model year.
Recalls for the 2013 UTILITY VS2DX
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2013 UTILITY VS2DX, potentially affecting up to 2,114 vehicles.
Recall 14V463000 — STRUCTURE
| 2,098 vehicles affected
Defect: Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VS1RA, and 2013-2014 VS1DC, VS2DX, VS2RA, VS3DX, and VS3RA trailers manufactured April 2011, to May 2013. The pintle hook tube sub assembly that is welded to the pintle hook safety chain loop may break and fall off the vehicle.
Consequence: If the loop were to break off, the air lines and electrical lines would detach, applying the towed trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Utility will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the pintle hook safety chain loop if it is cracked, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Utility customer service at 1-800-423-6591....
View full details →Recall 12V298000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 16 vehicles affected
Defect: UTILITY MANUFACTURING COMPANY (UTILITY) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 UTILITY VS2DX DRY VANS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 16, 2012, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2012. THE BRAKE SYSTEM CHECK VALVE WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, CAUSING A DELAY IN BRAKE APPLICATION. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121,AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.
Consequence: A DELAY IN APPLICATION OF THE TRAILER BRAKES INCREASES THE STOPPING DISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: UTILITY HAS NOTIFIED OWNERS AND RETROFITTED THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE; THEREFORE, AN OWNER NOTIFICATION NOTICE WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY AT 1-626-854-7215.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 UTILITY VS2DX
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 UTILITY VS2DX.
Safety Rating for the 2013 UTILITY VS2DX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 UTILITY VS2DX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 UTILITY VS2DX
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 UTILITY VS2DX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-01-003 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Bulletin was originally released on March 30, 2009. Utility re-released on August 18, 2017 to reflect the addition of the UTM Plant in Mexico.
SB-07-011 — EQUIPMENT
UTILITY TRAILER: INFORMATION IS PROVIDED REGARDING A POSSIBLE DEFECTED FLAWED MATERIAL IN PINTLE HOOK LOOP FOR SECONDARY (SAFETY) CHAIN FOR CERTAIN TRAILERS. MODELS 2012-2013 DRY VANS, 2011 AND 2013 REEFER VANS. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 UTILITY VS2DX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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