Utility Vs2ra recalled over injury risk

Recall date

November 19, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company recalls 2015 Utility Vs2ra

Recall number

15V774000

Brand / firm

Utility

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 10 units

Why it was recalled

If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Utility 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.

What to do

Utility Trailer has notified the owners, and dealers will inspect the caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 4, 2015. Owners may contact Utility Trailer customer service at 1-818-965-1541, or Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. Utility Trailer's number for this recall is 15E083.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.