Utility VS1RA, VS2RA, VS3RA (2015): Suspension
Recall 14V221000 · Apr 24, 2014 · Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
507
vehicles affected
507
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V221000
- Date
- Apr 24, 2014
- Maker
- Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
- Units affected
- 507
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear > Axle > Non-powered axle assembly
- Model years
- 2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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 can happen
Bearing failure may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V221000?
3 models: Utility VS1RA (2015), Utility VS2RA (2015), Utility VS3RA (2015), about 507 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V221000?
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.
What can happen?
Bearing failure may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.