There have been 12 safety recalls for the Utility Vs2ra. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Utility Vs2ra.
If the mud flap detaches during trailer use, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Utility Vs2ra |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Utility trailer manufacturing company (utility trailer) is recalling certain 2017 vs2ra trailers. The weld that secures the mud flap bracket to the suspension beam may allow the mud flap bracket to detach. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Utility Vs2ra |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER |
| Recall Summary: Utility trailer manufacturing company (utility trailer) is recalling certain model year 2015 refrigerated van trailers, model vs2ra, manufactured on December 16, 2013, and equipped with certain meritor ex225l2, ex225l+, or bendix adb22x axles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the diaphragm is not completely attached, there may be internal leakage from the service section past the diaphragm, potentially trapping air pressure in the parking brake section. This air pressure in turn, if not vented, may prevent full release of the actuator unit, and may induce brake drag and may result in overheated wheelend service brakes, increasing the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Utility Fs2cha, 2015 Utility Fs2cha, 2014 Utility Vs1dc, 2015 Utility Vs1dc, 2014 Utility Vs1ra, 2015 Utility Vs1ra, 2014 Utility Vs2dx, 2015 Utility Vs2dx, 2014 Utility Vs2ra, 2015 Utility Vs2ra |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR |
| Recall Summary: Utility trailer manufacturing company (utility) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 fs2cha, vs2dx, vs1dc, vs2ra, and vs1ra trailers manufactured April 14, 2014, to November 4, 2015, equipped with certain haldex life seal type 30/30 long stroke air brake actuators manufactured January 9, 2014, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the loop were to break off, the air lines and electrical lines would detach, applying the towed trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Utility Vs1dc, 2014 Utility Vs1dc, 2012 Utility Vs1ra, 2013 Utility Vs1ra, 2014 Utility Vs1ra, 2013 Utility Vs2dx, 2014 Utility Vs2dx, 2013 Utility Vs2ra, 2014 Utility Vs2ra, 2013 Utility Vs3dx, 2014 Utility Vs3dx, 2013 Utility Vs3ra, 2014 Utility Vs3ra |
| Component: STRUCTURE |
| Recall Summary: Utility trailer manufacturing company (utility) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 vs1ra, and 2013-2014 vs1dc, vs2dx, vs2ra, vs3dx, and vs3ra trailers manufactured April 2011, to may 2013. The pintle hook tube sub assembly that is welded to the pintle hook safety chain loop may break and ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 |
| 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Slack adjusters with this flow notch could crack under normal braking conditions causing loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Utility Vs2ra |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC |
| Recall Summary: Utility trailer is recalling certain model year 2011 vs2ra heavy duty trucks, manufactured from December 2010 through March 2011, equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters. Due to an incomplete "knitting" of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Low and/or no torque on the nut can result in excessive end-play in the wheel-end system and could progress to a wheel separation which could result in a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Utility Vs2dx, 2007 Utility Vs2ra, 2008 Utility Vs2ra, 2009 Utility Vs2ra |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Utility trailer is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 vs2ra and model year 2008 vs2dx refrigerated and dry vans equipped with arvinmeritor axles. Insufficient torque may have been applied on the spindle nut on the arvinmeritor tl series trailer axles installed in these van trailers where the ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Missing welds could allow the axle to roll out of position and potentially impact the handling of the trailer such that a driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Utility Vs2ra |
| Component: SUSPENSION |
| Recall Summary: Utility trailer is recalling certain model year 2011 vs2ra and vs2dx trailers equipped with arvin meritor suspension systems. The suspect systems may have missing welds at the interface of the lower seat bracket and axle beam. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 1, 2017 | Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly | 35 |
| Nov. 19, 2015 | Service Brakes, Air:disc:caliper | 10 |
| Feb. 4, 2015 | Parking Brake:driveline:hydraulic:actuator | 3,111 |
| Jul. 30, 2014 | Structure | 2,098 |
| Apr. 24, 2014 | Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly | 507 |
| Mar. 24, 2011 | Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters:automatic | 105 |
| Feb. 18, 2011 | Power Train:axle Assembly | 384 |
| Nov. 5, 2010 | Suspension | 189 |
| Feb. 5, 2004 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum | 106 |
| Oct. 7, 2003 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock:abs Warning Light | 307 |
| Dec. 3, 2002 | Trailer Hitche | 24 |
| Jun. 26, 2001 | Service Brakes, Air:controls | 1,095 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2017 Utility Vs2ra | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Vs2ra | 3 |
| 2014 Utility Vs2ra | 2 |
| 2013 Utility Vs2ra | 1 |
| 2011 Utility Vs2ra | 1 |
| 2009 Utility Vs2ra | 2 |
| 2008 Utility Vs2ra | 1 |
| 2007 Utility Vs2ra | 1 |
| 2004 Utility Vs2ra | 1 |
| 2003 Utility Vs2ra | 2 |
| 2002 Utility Vs2ra | 3 |
| 2001 Utility Vs2ra | 2 |
| 2000 Utility Vs2ra | 1 |