NHTSA vehicle safety data
2008 Utility Trailer VS2DX Recalls & Complaints
The 2008 Utility Trailer VS2DX has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Utility Trailer dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Utility Trailer VS2DX. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2008 Utility Trailer VS2DX owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Utility Trailer VS2DX, describing incidents dated May 25, 2016.
Most-cited components
- Tires 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10872992 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 UTILITY VS2DX TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH CARLISLE SPORT TRAIL ST TIRES, SIZE 20.5/8.0/10 (NA). THE DOT NUMBERS FOR THE TIRES WERE AQBU3914, AQBU0115, P4BUACC1216, AND PUBUACC3815. WHILE DRIVING 64 MPH, THE TIRES OVERHEATED AND THE TREAD SEPARATED, WRAPPING ITSELF AROUND THE…
Missing Horizontal Weld
NHTSA #21V243000 · Structure — Frame and Members · NHTSA notice
Reported April 7, 2021 · Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Potentially affected: 2,752 vehicles
Repair completion: 14.32% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Utility Trailer campaign SB-07-015 · Owners notified April 9, 2021
Defect description
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility Trailer) is recalling certain 2006-2021 VS2DC, VS2DX, VS3DX trailers. The horizontal weld that attaches a mild steel angle to the slider rail for super doubles/pintle hook operations may be missing.
Safety consequence
Without the weld, the slider rail may detach from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Utility Trailer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, add the weld, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021. Owners may contact Utility Trailer customer service at 1-800-423-6591. Utility Trailer's number for this recall is SB-07-015.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
WHEEL SEPARATION/ARVINMERITOR
NHTSA #11V117000 · Power Train — Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported February 18, 2011 · UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Potentially affected: 384 vehicles
Owners notified February 22, 2011
Defect description
UTILITY TRAILER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 VS2RA AND MODEL YEAR 2008 VS2DX REFRIGERATED AND DRY VANS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLES. INSUFFICIENT TORQUE MAY HAVE BEEN APPLIED ON THE SPINDLE NUT ON THE ARVINMERITOR TL SERIES TRAILER AXLES INSTALLED IN THESE VAN TRAILERS WHERE THE STAKE WASHER FOR THE NUT IS STAKED IN A SINGLE LOCATION AS OPPOSED TO MULTIPLE LOCATIONS.
Safety consequence
LOW AND/OR NO TORQUE ON THE NUT CAN RESULT IN EXCESSIVE END-PLAY IN THE WHEEL-END SYSTEM AND COULD PROGRESS TO A WHEEL SEPARATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
ARVINMERITOR IS WORKING WITH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO IDENTIFY AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT CONTAIN THE SUBJECT AXLES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE ARVINMERITOR DEFECT REPORT 10E-058. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARVIN MERITOR AT 1-248-273-4641.
Notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Other Utility Trailer VS2DX model years
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