- The problem
- Utility manufacturing company (utility) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 utility vs1dc and vs2dx dry vans manufactured from december 2010 through august 2011, and equipped with an optional liftgate battery box. The mounting plates used for mounting single or double battery boxes on trailers may be the incorrect size and some may also have been misoriented during installation.
- The risk
- Battery boxes mounted with the incorrect size or improperly oriented mounting plates can become detached from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Utility will notify owners and dealers will inspect the mounting plates and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification has already begun. Owners may contact utility trailer manufacturing company at 1-626-854-7215.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Utility VS1DC Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Utility VS1DC with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 2012 for the latches / locks / linkages. For comparison, the 2011 has 0 and the 2013 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical VS1DC year, for its age
#360 most complained-about 2012 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2012 Utility VS1DC problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2012 Utility VS1DC recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2012 Utility VS1DC
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 utility vs1dc equipped with trail america st radial tires, size st175/80/r13, dot aajurtt. The contact stated that the tire kept losing air. The failure mileage was 80 and the current mileage was 300. The vin was unavailable. Updated 08/14/12*lj the problem was determined to be separation in the rubber of the sidewall. The tire was replaced. Updated 08/1612
Utility VS1DC: every year compared
All VS1DC years2012 Utility VS1DC vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Utility VS1DC | 1 | 1 | D | |
| 2012 Utility Trailer | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2012 Utility VS1DC
Does the 2012 Utility VS1DC have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Utility VS1DC: latches / locks / linkages (January 2012). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Utility VS1DC?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2012 Utility VS1DC had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 10, 2012 and the latest on July 10, 2012. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2012 Utility VS1DC a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Utility VS1DC year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2012 Utility VS1DC has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data