UTILITY VS3RA 2015: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V221000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| UTILITY | VS3RA | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-04-18 | 2014-04-24 | 2014-04-29 |
Production Dates: 2014-01-06 - 2014-03-14
Manufacturers Involved: Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-08-169
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 507
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Bearing failure may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
