Utility Trailer Recall for Potential Axle Weld Defects
Utility Trailer is recalling certain 2011 VS2RA and VS2DX trailers due to missing welds on Arvin Meritor suspension systems that could cause the axle to roll out.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (missing welds on the axle) that could lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain model year 2011 VS2RA and VS2DX trailers equipped with Arvin Meritor suspension systems. The recall addresses a defect where the suspect systems may have missing welds at the interface of the lower seat bracket and axle beam.
The missing welds could allow the axle to roll out of position, potentially impacting the handling of the trailer. This condition could cause a driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Utility Trailer is working with Arvin Meritor to identify owners with the affected suspension systems. Affected vehicles will be repaired free of charge. Owners may contact Arvin Meritor at 1-248-435-0896 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- UTILITY VS2RA
- Brand
- UTILITY
- Manufacturer
- UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
- Category
- Vehicle — Trailer
- Affected units
- 189
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- VS2RA
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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