- The problem
- On certain trailers equipped with webb wheel platinum series brake drums, these brake drums could crack on the braking surface.
- The risk
- This could result in reduction or complete loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Utility VS2RA Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2003 Utility VS2RA have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in February 2004 for the drum.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical VS2RA year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2003 Utility VS2RA recalls 2
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
- The problem
- On certain trailers equipped with bendix ec-30t electronic control units (ecu). If the trailer-mounted abs warning lamp circuit experiences an electrical short and the short is not repaired, the high side power switch inside the ecu that controls the illumination of the trailer-mounted abs warning lamp may eventually become thermally stressed and experience an electrical short.
- The risk
- If the power switch shorts, it can result in an over-current condition in the ecu and lead to excessive heat, smoke, and possible fire.
- The fix
- Bendix will provide a remedy kit and detailed instructions and also provide a labor allowance for the repair. 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 bendix at 1-800-478-1793 or utility at 626-965-1541.
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Utility VS2RA: every year compared
All VS2RA years2003 Utility VS2RA vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Utility VS2RA | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 2003 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 2003 Utility VS2RA
Does the 2003 Utility VS2RA have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Utility VS2RA: drum (February 2004); ABS warning light (October 2003). 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 2003 Utility VS2RA had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2003 Utility VS2RA a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Utility VS2RA 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.
Which Utility VS2RA years have the most complaints?
2009 (4), 2004 (2). See every Utility VS2RA year compared.
What should I do if my 2003 Utility VS2RA 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