NHTSA recall 14V221000
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Utility VS1RA and 2 more
Reported Apr 24, 2014507 vehicles affectedUtility Trailer Manufacturing CompanyMaker’s number SB-08-169Built Jan 6, 2014 – Mar 14, 2014
The 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.
The risk
Bearing failure may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.