2008 Utility Trailer Vs2dx | 2009 Utility Vs2ra | 2007 Utility Vs2ra | 2008 Utility Vs2ra — Power train: axle assembly
Published February 24, 2011 · Recall initiated: February 18, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V117000, published February 24, 2011 and initiated February 18, 2011. Recalling firm: Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company; 2008 Utility Trailer Vs2dx | 2009 Utility Vs2ra | 2007 Utility Vs2ra | 2008 Utility Vs2ra — Power train: axle assembly.
What's the hazard
UTILITY TRAILER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 VS2RA AND MODEL YEAR 2008 VS2DX REFRIGERATED AND DRY VANS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLES. INSUFFICIENT TORQUE MAY HAVE BEEN APPLIED ON THE SPINDLE NUT ON THE ARVINMERITOR TL SERIES TRAILER AXLES INSTALLED IN THESE VAN TRAILERS WHERE THE STAKE WASHER FOR THE NUT IS STAKED IN A SINGLE LOCATION AS OPPOSED TO MULTIPLE LOCATIONS.
What to do
ARVINMERITOR IS WORKING WITH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO IDENTIFY AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT CONTAIN THE SUBJECT AXLES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE ARVINMERITOR DEFECT REPORT 10E-058. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARVIN MERITOR AT 1-248-273-4641.
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Recall details
- Brand
- UTILITY TRAILER
- Model
- VS2DX
- Manufacturer
- Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
- Lot
- 2008 UTILITY TRAILER VS2DX | 2009 UTILITY VS2RA | 2007 UTILITY VS2RA | 2008 UTILITY VS2RA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2008 Utility Trailer Vs2dx | 2009 Utility Vs2ra | 2007 Utility Vs2ra | 2008 Utility Vs2ra — Power train: axle assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V117000 on February 24, 2011. Reported hazard: UTILITY TRAILER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 VS2RA AND MODEL YEAR 2008 VS2DX REFRIGERATED AND DRY VANS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLES. INSUFFICIENT TORQUE MAY HAVE BEEN APPLIED ON THE SPINDLE NUT ON THE ARVINMERITOR TL SERIES TRAILER AXLES INSTALLED IN THESE VAN TRAILERS WHERE THE STAKE WASHER FOR THE NUT IS STAKED IN A SINGLE LOCATION AS OPPOSED TO MULTIPLE LOCATIONS.
What should I do if I have this product?
ARVINMERITOR IS WORKING WITH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO IDENTIFY AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT CONTAIN THE SUBJECT AXLES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE ARVINMERITOR DEFECT REPORT 10E-058. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARVIN MERITOR AT 1-248-273-4641.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: UTILITY TRAILER. Model: VS2DX.