Utility Recall 14V221000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 14V221000 · announced April 24, 2014 · filed by Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company · 507 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

Bearing failure may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2015 Utility Vs1ra
• 2015 Utility Vs2ra
• 2015 Utility Vs3ra

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.