2004 Utility VS2RA
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2004 Utility VS2RA. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2004 Utility VS2RA. Newest first.
On certain trailers equipped with webb wheel platinum series brake drums, these brake drums could crack on the braking surface.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in reduction or complete loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Webb wheel will inspect and replace the brake drums. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact webb wheel at 1-800-633-3256 or utility at 626-854-7217.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Exterior lighting
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 utility vs2ra trailer. the contact stated that the trailer lights were malfunctioning. he checked the lights and discovered that none of them were working when the headlights were illuminated. he purchased and installed another adapter, but the failure continued. the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 utility vs2ra trailer. the contact stated that the trailer lights were malfunctioning. he checked the lights and discovered that none of them were working when the headlights were illuminated. he purchased and installed another adapter, but the failure continued. the contact stated that the wiring was not connected to the vehicle. the manufacturer was unable to explain the cause of the failure. they further stated that they did not connect the ground wire to the chassis. the vinyl-covered wiring did not provide sufficient connectivity. the contact was unsure of the trailer model. no other vehicle information was available.
- Tires › Sidewall
Navajo transportation out of denver , co IS allowing bad steer tires on their trucks. ask at the ta in troutsdale, or , stop some navajo truck sometime. a driver had a steer tire that was looking bad on one side of the tire and was unsafe according to the repair shop but navajo said just turn it…
Navajo transportation out of denver , co IS allowing bad steer tires on their trucks. ask at the ta in troutsdale, or , stop some navajo truck sometime. a driver had a steer tire that was looking bad on one side of the tire and was unsafe according to the repair shop but navajo said just turn it around put it other side so you can't see the bad part and be done with it. they have been doing this for awhile now. they need to be looked into for allowing bad steer tires on their trucks. *nm
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10165570Service bulletin instructing to use a sharp razor blade to add a 1" wide slit to the reefer floor drain kazoo whenever replacing them in the field. This is to help the pressure inside the trailer equalize with the pressure outside the trailer when the temperature within a Utility reefer changes.
- 10164367This Service Bulletin addresses structural preparation required before retrofitting a Pintle Hook assembly to any RA Reefer Model Utility Trailer.
- 10144439Utility re-issued the rear impact guard (bumber) requirements when requesting a replacement bumper and / or DOT decal.
- 10129960Utility released a bulletin outlining reefer and dry van rub rail parts required and installation instructions.
- 10117900This 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.
- 10020405New standard rear header harness and lights on all vs2dc/1dc and vs2ra/1ra with swing doors. Utility trailer.
- 10007974Hinges.
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