2015 UTILITY VS3RA Recall

Campaign:
14V221000 on 04/28/2014
Component:
Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Manufactured:
01/05/2014 - 03/13/2014
Affected:
507
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
Bearing failure may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.

2015 UTILITY VS3RA TSBs (3)

Bulletin:
SB-01-003
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This bulletin was originally released on march 30, 2009. utility re-released on august 18, 2017 to reflect the addition of the utm plant in mexico.
Bulletin:
SB-10-005
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Utility released a bulletin outlining reefer and dry van rub rail parts required and installation instructions.
Bulletin:
SB-07-009
Component:
162200 structure:body:bumpers
Summary:
Utility re-issued the rear impact guard (bumber) requirements when requesting a replacement bumper and / or dot decal.

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