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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