NHTSA Recall 14V221000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V221000; Date: Apr. 24, 2014
Bearing failure may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Utility Vs1ra; 2015 Utility Vs2ra; 2015 Utility Vs3ra
Component: Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Affected Units:: 507
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 18, 2014
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