Utility Trailer Recalls 2015 VS2RA Models Due to Brake Caliper Bolt Issue
Utility Trailer is recalling 2015 VS2RA Refrigerated Van trailers because improperly tightened caliper bolts may detach, reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that reduces braking performance and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain model year 2015 Refrigerated Van trailers, model VS2RA, manufactured on December 16, 2013. The recall affects trailers equipped with certain Meritor EX225L2, EX225L+, or Bendix ADB22X axles.
The affected axle assemblies have caliper bolts that may not have been properly tightened. This defect allows the caliper mounting bolts to back out and the caliper to detach from the axle flange. If the caliper detaches, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Utility Trailer has notified the owners. Dealers will inspect the caliper bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 4, 2015. Owners may contact Utility Trailer customer service at 1-818-965-1541 or Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. Utility Trailer's number for this recall is 15E083.
The recalled product
- Product
- UTILITY VS2RA
- Brand
- UTILITY
- Manufacturer
- Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Trailer
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 10
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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