- The problem
- Vehicle description: van-refrigerated/dry freight trailers equipped with conmet pregreased trailer hubs and a tire inflation system. The outboard bearing on the pregreased trailer axle hubs used with the tire inflation systems may fail due to the intrusion of contaminants through the tire inflation system.
- The risk
- An outboard bearing failure can result in a separation of the hub assembly from the spindle.
- The fix
- Authorized dealers are instructed to convert greased hubs to oil hubs if the tire inflation system is to remain on the trailer. If the tire inflation system is removed, the hub must be inspected for contamination and corrosion. The hub and bearing assembly must be replaced if there is evidence of corrosion. If there is no evidence of corrosion, lubricant and seal manitenance can be performed and the hub reinstalled.
Vehicle safety record
1999 Utility VS2R Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1999 Utility VS2R have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 2000 for the hub.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical VS2R year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1999 Utility VS2R 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
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No complaints about the 1999 Utility VS2R yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Utility VS2R: every year compared
All VS2R years1999 Utility VS2R vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Utility VS2R | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 1999 Utility Trailer | 5 | 1 | B | 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 1999 Utility VS2R
Does the 1999 Utility VS2R have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1999 Utility VS2R: hub (May 2000). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1999 Utility VS2R had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1999 Utility VS2R a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Utility VS2R 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 1999 Utility VS2R 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