Utility Vs2ra 2009
Model Vs2ra made in 2009 by Utility got 9 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to latches/locks/linkages and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningpower train and suspension.
Model 2009
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V117000 | UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 224 | MFR | UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY | 02/18/2011 | 02/24/2011 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V545000 | UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 189 | MFR | UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY | 11/05/2010 | 11/05/2010 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Utility trailer is recalling certain model year 2011 vs2ra and vs2dx trailers equipped with arvin meritor suspension systems. the suspect systems may have missing welds at the interface of the lower seat bracket and axle beam. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Missing welds could allow the axle to roll out of position and potentially impact the handling of the trailer such that a driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Utility trailer is working with arvin meritor to identify owners with the affect suspension systems. the affected vehicles will be repaired free of charge. owners may contact arvin meritor at 1-248-435-0896. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||
| 10/20/2009 | |||
| Thule utility trailer is equipped with bad safety chains. the chain is made of plastic coated steel cable with the crimmped couplings. i pulled the chain with my hand and it came apart. this chain suppose to keep trailer attached to the vehicle in case it looses ball connection. trailer is designed to carry 1300 pounds of cargo load, so the cable should be made much more durable. the problem is that cable was crimped over plastic coating that is the biggest cable handling violation. e-trailer, that sold me thule 205 utility trailer sent a replacement cable that was made exactly the same way. i was pointing out this problem to customer service manager july, but she was wondering why only my cable broke, but no one else complained. i tried to explaind her that if some one has to relay on safety cable, these cable will fail and they will have law suits. i am the engineer that works with cables and i know that every manufacturer of coated cable puts notes warning do not crim anything over plastic coating as it will not work. appears thule can not read instructions, or they are not tarnslated in to chinese where trailers are made. they sold a lots of trailers and looks like every one has this hidden problem. i made my own cables not waiting for something bad to happen. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 08/24/2009 | 80000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 ultility 3000r (n/a). the contact stated that the anti-lock braking light would illuminate and the brakes would engage before the trailer | |||
| 08/24/2009 | 80000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 ultility 3000r(na). the contact stated that the braking system had failed by the abs light coming on it it would lock the brakes before the trailer brakes would activate. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that they would look into the failure. the trailer was taken to the dealer and they advised him that they were unable to find a resolution for the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000. tb | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 10/09/2009 | 5000 | ||
| A stoughton 40 ft hopper trailer incurred a frame failure under load at highway speed after crossing rr tracks. the identification of this trailer in incorect in the required field for vehicle identification. stoughton is not an option on this site. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 06/09/2011 | 20000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2009 united express trailer (n/a) with master track touring tires (n/a), size ft225/75/r15, dot number: 9qm1. the contact stated that the front passenger tire blew while traveling approximately 60 mph. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 20,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 06/09/2011 | 20000 | ||
| Tl_____ the contact owns a 2009 united express trailer(na). he owns master track touring tires(na), size ft225/75/r15, and the dot#9qm1. the contact stated that the right front tire blew when traveling approximately 60 mph. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 20,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 06/09/2011 | 20000 | ||
| Tl---- the contact owns a 2009 united express trailer(na). he owns master track touring tires(na), size ft225/75/r15, and the dot#9qm1. the contact stated that the right front tire blew when traveling approximately 60 mph. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 20,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 06/09/2011 | 20000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 united express trailer(na). he owns master track touring tires(na), size ft225/75/r15, and the dot#9qm1. the contact stated that the right front tire blew when traveling approximately 60 mph. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 20,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||