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Utility VS1RA Recall 14V221: Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 14V221, reported April 24, 2014, 507 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V221Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Problem
Utility 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.
Risk
Bearing failure may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Utility has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the bearings, correct the axle nut tightening and verify the proper amount of wheel-end play, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Utility customer service at 1-800-423-6591.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Utility VS1RA2015
Utility VS2RA2015
Utility VS3RA2015