- The problem
- 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 fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2015 Utility VS3RA Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2015 Utility VS3RA have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2014 for the non-powered axle assembly.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical VS3RA year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2015 Utility VS3RA 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 2015 Utility VS3RA 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 VS3RA: every year compared
All VS3RA yearsQuestions about the 2015 Utility VS3RA
Does the 2015 Utility VS3RA have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Utility VS3RA: non-powered axle assembly (April 2014). 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 2015 Utility VS3RA had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2015 Utility VS3RA a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Utility VS3RA 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 2015 Utility VS3RA 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