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2015 Utility VS3RA Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2015 Utility VS3RA has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Utility dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Utility VS3RA. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

NHTSA #14V221000

Reported April 24, 2014 · Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company

Potentially affected: 507 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Bearing failure may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

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