2013 Utility VS2dxProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2013 Utility VS2dx. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-463 the manufacturer reports only 30% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 30, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Utility VS2dx has problems

0 complaints 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

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

2 recalls

2013 Utility 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.

30%repaired · 2016 Q1

Structure

Recall 14V-463 · Jul 30, 2014 · 2,098 vehicles · 632 repaired

Risk. If the loop were to break off, the air lines and electrical lines would detach, applying the towed trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: check valve

Recall 12V-298 · Jun 26, 2012 · 16 vehicles

Risk. A DELAY IN APPLICATION OF THE TRAILER BRAKES INCREASES THE STOPPING DISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF 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.

Best & worst years

2013 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

'13
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
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