2015 UTILITY VS1RA RECALL - #14V221000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : AXLE : NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2015 UTILITY VS1RA |
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| Manufacturer |
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company |
| Manufactured between |
1/6/2014 - 3/14/2014 |
| Recalled on |
4/29/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company |
| Owners Notified on |
4/18/2014 |
| # Affected |
507 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
Bearing failure may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2015 UTILITY VS1RA Recall for PARKING BRAKE, DRIVELINE, HYDRAULIC, ACTUATOR
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