2004 UTILITY VS2RA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 UTILITY VS2RA
The 2004 UTILITY VS2RA has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Exterior Lighting (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 UTILITY VS2RA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 UTILITY VS2RA, potentially affecting up to 106 vehicles.
Recall 04V057000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
| 106 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH WEBB WHEEL PLATINUM SERIES BRAKE DRUMS, THESE BRAKE DRUMS COULD CRACK ON THE BRAKING SURFACE.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCTION OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: WEBB WHEEL WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BRAKE DRUMS. 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 WEBB WHEEL AT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 UTILITY VS2RA
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 UTILITY VS2RA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 UTILITY VS2RA TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRAILER LIGHTS WERE MALFUNCTIONING. HE CHECKED THE LIGHTS AND DISCOVERED THAT NONE OF THEM WERE WORKING WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. HE PURCHASED AND INSTALLED ANOTHER ADAPTER, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING WAS NOT CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO EXPLAIN THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THEY FURTHER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT CONNECT THE GROUND WIRE TO THE CHASSIS. THE VINYL-COVERED WIRING DID NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CONNECTIVITY. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF THE TRAILER MODEL. NO OTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.
NAVAJO TRANSPORTATION OUT OF DENVER , CO IS ALLOWING BAD STEER TIRES ON THEIR TRUCKS. ASK AT THE TA IN TROUTSDALE, OR , STOP SOME NAVAJO TRUCK SOMETIME. A DRIVER HAD A STEER TIRE THAT WAS LOOKING BAD ON ONE SIDE OF THE TIRE AND WAS UNSAFE ACCORDING TO THE REPAIR SHOP BUT NAVAJO SAID JUST TURN IT AROUND PUT IT OTHER SIDE SO YOU CAN'T SEE THE BAD PART AND BE DONE WITH IT. THEY HAVE BEEN DOING THIS FOR AWHILE NOW. THEY NEED TO BE LOOKED INTO FOR ALLOWING BAD STEER TIRES ON THEIR TRUCKS. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2004 UTILITY VS2RA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 UTILITY VS2RA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 UTILITY VS2RA
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2004 UTILITY VS2RA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
4049 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
HINGES. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 UTILITY VS2RA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the UTILITY VS2RA
- 2000 UTILITY VS2RA — 0 complaints
- 2001 UTILITY VS2RA — 0 complaints
- 2002 UTILITY VS2RA — 0 complaints
- 2003 UTILITY VS2RA — 0 complaints
- 2004 UTILITY VS2RA (current)
- 2007 UTILITY VS2RA — 0 complaints
- 2008 UTILITY VS2RA — 0 complaints
- 2009 UTILITY VS2RA — 4 complaints
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