2017 UTILITY VS2RA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 UTILITY VS2RA
The 2017 UTILITY VS2RA has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company for this model year.
Recalls for the 2017 UTILITY VS2RA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2017 UTILITY VS2RA, potentially affecting up to 35 vehicles.
Recall 17V483000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 35 vehicles affected
Defect: Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility Trailer) is recalling certain 2017 VS2RA trailers. The weld that secures the mud flap bracket to the suspension beam may allow the mud flap bracket to detach.
Consequence: If the mud flap detaches during trailer use, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Utility Trailer has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the weld for cracks, re-welding the bracket as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Utility Trailer customer service at 1-818-965-1541.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 UTILITY VS2RA
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 UTILITY VS2RA.
Safety Rating for the 2017 UTILITY VS2RA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 UTILITY VS2RA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 UTILITY VS2RA
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 UTILITY VS2RA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-07-014A — TRAILER HITCHES
This Service Bulletin addresses structural preparation required before retrofitting a Pintle Hook assembly to any RA Reefer Model Utility Trailer.
Side Skirt Inspe — STRUCTURE
UTM Regional Managers distrubited an email to the Service Managers throughout the dealer network to inspect the side skirts for possible craking. UTM wants to see how the side skirts are preforming out in the field and make product improvements if necessary.
Side Skirt Inspe — EQUIPMENT
UTM Regional Managers distrubited an email to the Service Managers throughout the dealer network to inspect the side skirts for possible craking. UTM wants to see how the side skirts are preforming out in the field and make product improvements if necessary.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 UTILITY VS2RA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the UTILITY VS2RA
- 2013 UTILITY VS2RA — 0 complaints
- 2014 UTILITY VS2RA — 0 complaints
- 2015 UTILITY VS2RA — 0 complaints
- 2017 UTILITY VS2RA (current)
- 2019 UTILITY VS2RA — 0 complaints
Other UTILITY Models
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- UTILITY TRLU-6414LEO-252 — 3 total complaints
- UTILITY Refrigerated van — 2 total complaints
- UTILITY 3000R — 1 total complaint
- UTILITY 4000D-X COMPOSITE — 1 total complaint
- UTILITY FF2C — 1 total complaint
- UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS — 1 total complaint
- UTILITY VS1DC — 1 total complaint