NHTSA safety recalls, owner-reported complaints and investigations, by model and model year · 1960–2022
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Our database holds 107 NHTSA owner-reported complaints filed against Utility vehicles. Our database also holds 29 safety recall campaigns and 1 NHTSA investigation covering at least one Utility model year.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Ordered by total owner-reported complaint volume, which is not a ranking of quality
| Model | Model years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailer | 1991–2013 | 78 | 4 |
| Utility | 1960–1991 | 16 | 2 |
| VS2RA | 2000–2017 | 6 | 12 |
| 3000R | 2009–2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 4000D-X Composite | 2012–2013 | 1 | 0 |
| FF2C | 1995–2001 | 1 | 2 |
| Flatbed Trailers | 2014–2017 | 1 | 2 |
| Trlu-6414LEO-252 | 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| VS1DC | 2001–2015 | 1 | 4 |
| 3000R Multi-Temp | 2012–2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 4000D | 2012–2013 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry Van Trailers | 2014–2016 | 0 | 1 |
| FF2CHS | 2001–2002 | 0 | 1 |
| FFW3 | 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| FS1C | 1995–2001 | 0 | 2 |
| FS1W | 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| FS2 | 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| FS2CDHA | 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| FS2CDHE | 1994–1995 | 0 | 1 |
| FS2CHA | 2001–2015 | 0 | 3 |
| FS2CHAE | 1994–1995 | 0 | 2 |
| FS2CHE | 1994–1995 | 0 | 2 |
| FS2CHS | 2001–2002 | 0 | 2 |
| FS2W | 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| FS3CDHE | 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| FS3CHAE | 1994–1995 | 0 | 1 |
| Refrigerated Trailers | 2014–2016 | 0 | 1 |
| Tautliner | 1994–1995 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailers | 1990 | 0 | 1 |
| TS1CDHE | 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| TS1CHE | 1994–1995 | 0 | 1 |
| TS1W | 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| TS2CHA | 2000–2003 | 0 | 3 |
| TS2CHE | 1994–1996 | 0 | 2 |
| Utility Trailer | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| VS1R | 2000–2003 | 0 | 3 |
| VS1RA | 2000–2015 | 0 | 4 |
| VS1RS | 2001–2002 | 0 | 1 |
| VS2D | 1999–2000 | 0 | 1 |
| VS2DC | 2000–2003 | 0 | 3 |
| VS2DG | 2001–2002 | 0 | 1 |
| VS2DX | 2013 | 0 | 2 |
| VS2M | 2001–2002 | 0 | 1 |
| VS2R | 1999–2003 | 0 | 6 |
| VS2RS | 2001–2002 | 0 | 1 |
| VS2RX | 2001–2002 | 0 | 2 |
| VS3DC | 2000–2003 | 0 | 2 |
| VS3DX | 2013–2014 | 0 | 1 |
| VS3R | 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| VS3RA | 2001–2015 | 0 | 3 |
| VS3RX | 2001–2002 | 0 | 1 |
| VS4RA | 2000–2003 | 0 | 1 |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Complaint totals count a report once for each model year it names; recall totals count a campaign once per model.
The 8 newest campaigns covering a Utility vehicle in our database
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govSTRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSUtility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility Trailer) is recalling certain 2022 VS2RA trailers. The incorrect tape was installed on the top foil, which could result in the sealer plate separating from the roof.
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLYUtility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility Trailer) is recalling certain 2017 VS2RA trailers. The weld that secures the mud flap bracket to the suspension beam may allow the mud flap bracket to detach.
EQUIPMENTUtility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Flatbed trailers, model FS2CHA, manufactured January 1, 2015, to September 16, 2016, equipped with certain Conestoga XP sliding trailer tarping systems with RAD-style rear closures. In the affected trailers, the rear aerodynamic device (RAD) may separate from the rear of the tarping system, due to rivet failure.
PARKING BRAKEUtility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 FS1CHA, FS1CHS, FS2CDHA, FS2CHA, FS2CHS, FS3CDHA, FS3CHA, FS3CHS, TS1CA, TS2CDHA, TS2CHA, VS1DC, VS1RA, VS2DX, VS2RA, VS2RAP, VS3DX, VS3RA, and VS4DX refrigerated, dry van, and flatbed trailers manufactured January 1, 2014, to March 4, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves. These valves may have been improperly machined which may cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPERUtility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility Trailer) is recalling certain model year 2015 Refrigerated Van trailers, model VS2RA, manufactured on December 16, 2013, and equipped with certain Meritor EX225L2, EX225L+, or Bendix ADB22X axles. The affected axle assemblies have caliper bolts that may not have been properly tightened, allowing the caliper mounting bolts to back out and the caliper to detach from the axle flange.
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATORUtility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 FS2CHA, VS2DX, VS1DC, VS2RA, and VS1RA trailers manufactured April 14, 2014, to November 4, 2015, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators manufactured January 9, 2014, to October 28, 2014. The affected actuators may have an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism of the parking brake section of the Life Seal actuator.
STRUCTUREUtility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VS1RA, and 2013-2014 VS1DC, VS2DX, VS2RA, VS3DX, and VS3RA trailers manufactured April 2011, to May 2013. The pintle hook tube sub assembly that is welded to the pintle hook safety chain loop may break and fall off the vehicle.
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLYUtility 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.
Every year with at least one publishable Utility model year
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