NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V221000
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Published April 29, 2014 · Recall initiated: April 24, 2014
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- UTILITY
- Model
- VS3RA
- Manufacturer
- Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
- Lot
- 2015 UTILITY VS3RA | 2015 UTILITY VS1RA | 2015 UTILITY VS2RA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US