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.
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company – Axle Nuts May Be Over Tightened
| Report Received Date | 04/24/2014 |
| NHTSA ID | 14V221000 |
| Consequence Summary | Bearing failure may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | SB-08-169 |
| Potentially Affected | 507 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V221000) |
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