2017 Utility Vs2ra problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:rear:axle:non-Powered Axle Assembly 2017-08-01 · campaign 17V483000 · 35 vehicles
Defect: Utility 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.
Risk: If the mud flap detaches during trailer use, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Utility Trailer has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the weld for cracks, re-welding the bracket as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Utility Trailer customer service at 1-818-965-1541.
Service bulletins (7)
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 2019-09-06 · SB-14-015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin instructing to use a sharp razor blade to add a 1" wide slit to the reefer floor drain kazoo whenever replacing them in the field. this is to help the pressure inside the trailer equalize with the pressure outside the trailer when the temperature within a utility reefer changes.
Trailer Hitches 2019-08-30 · SB-07-014A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin addresses structural preparation required before retrofitting a pintle hook assembly to any ra reefer model utility trailer.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2019-08-29 · SB-08-176C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
revision to sb-08-176 (original release 01/23/2015) regarding the enhanced bendix chamber warranty policy for utility. the revision includes a change to the bendix utility ddsb warranty shipping request form.
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 2018-05-01 · Side Skirt Inspe · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
utm regional managers distrubited an email to the service managers throughout the dealer network to inspect the side skirts for possible craking. utm wants to see how the side skirts are preforming out in the field and make product improvements if necessary.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.