Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 14V-221 · Utility vehicles
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company recall 14V-221 covers 507 Utility vehicles for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on April 24, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 48% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V221000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Bearing failure may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
48%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 6, 2014 to March 14, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.