The worst 2012 Utility VS1RA problems
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Recalls 1
Structure
- What is wrong
- Utility 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Utility will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the pintle hook safety chain loop if it is cracked, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Utility customer service at 1‑800‑423‑6591. Utility's number for this recall is SB 07-011/370258.
Recall number 14V463000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Utility VS1RA 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Service bulletin instructing to use a sharp razor blade to add a 1" wide slit to the reefer floor drain...
- This Service Bulletin addresses structural preparation required before retrofitting a Pintle Hook assembly...
- Utility Trailer Sales Department released a Sales Bulletin regarding dock bumpers and the potential dock...
- Utility re-issued the rear impact guard (bumber) requirements when requesting a replacement bumper and /...
- Utility released a bulletin outlining reefer and dry van rub rail parts required and installation...
- This Bulletin was originally released on March 30, 2009
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Is the 2012 Utility VS1RA reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2012 Utility VS1RA.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Utility VS1RA?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2012 Utility VS1RA have?
1 recall, covering structure.
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