2012 Utility Vs1dc problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Latches/Locks/Linkages 2012-01-20 · campaign 12V020000 · 95 vehicles
Defect: UTILITY MANUFACTURING COMPANY (UTILITY) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 UTILITY VS1DC AND VS2DX DRY VANS MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2010 THROUGH AUGUST 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL LIFTGATE BATTERY BOX. THE MOUNTING PLATES USED FOR MOUNTING SINGLE OR DOUBLE BATTERY BOXES ON TRAILERS MAY BE THE INCORRECT SIZE AND SOME MAY ALSO HAVE BEEN MISORIENTED DURING INSTALLATION.
Risk: BATTERY BOXES MOUNTED WITH THE INCORRECT SIZE OR IMPROPERLY ORIENTED MOUNTING PLATES CAN BECOME DETACHED FROM THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: UTILITY WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOUNTING PLATES AND REPLACE THEM AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION HAS ALREADY BEGUN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY AT 1-626-854-7215.
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2019-05-14 · SB-07-013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
utility trailer sales department released a sales bulletin regarding dock bumpers and the potential dock lock compatibility. any dock bumper equal to or greater than 1" proud of the buckplate light protector bar may reduce trailer dock lock compatibility. trailers scheduled for production on or afte
Structure:body:bumpers 2018-08-29 · SB-07-009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
utility re-issued the rear impact guard (bumber) requirements when requesting a replacement bumper and / or dot decal.
Structure 2018-02-23 · SB-10-005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
utility released a bulletin outlining reefer and dry van rub rail parts required and installation instructions.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-08-18 · SB-01-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin was originally released on march 30, 2009. utility re-released on august 18, 2017 to reflect the addition of the utm plant in mexico.
Equipment 2013-07-10 · SB-07-011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
utility trailer: information is provided regarding a possible defected flawed material in pintle hook loop for secondary (safety) chain for certain trailers. models 2012-2013 dry vans, 2011 and 2013 reefer vans. *pe
What owners report
2012-07-10 · Tires“tl* the contact owns a 2012 utility vs1dc equipped with trail america st radial tires, size st175/80/r13, dot aajurtt. the contact stated that the tire kept losing air. the failure mileage was 80 and the current mileage was 300. the vin was unavailable. updated 08/14/12*lj the problem was determined to be separation in the rubber of the sidewall.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.