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2008 Utility Trailer VS2dxProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Utility Trailer VS2dx, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-243 the manufacturer reports only 14% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 14%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 7, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Utility Trailer VS2dx has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2008 Utility Trailer VS2dx recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

14%repaired · 2023 Q2

Structure: frame and members

Recall 21V-243 · Apr 7, 2021 · 2,752 vehicles · 386 repaired

Risk. Without the weld, the slider rail may detach from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: axle assembly

Recall 11V-117 · Feb 18, 2011 · 384 vehicles

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Utility Trailer.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other VS2dx year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the VS2dx median. How we score

'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What VS2dx owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 UTILITY VS2DX TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH CARLISLE SPORT TRAIL ST TIRES, SIZE 20.5/8.0/10 (NA). THE DOT NUMBERS FOR THE TIRES WERE AQBU3914, AQBU0115, P4BUACC1216, AND PUBUACC3815. WHILE DRIVING 64 MPH, THE TIRES OVERHEATED AND THE TREAD SEPARATED, WRAPPING ITSELF AROUND THE…
Complaint 10872992 · Jun 7, 2016 · 120 miles

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