CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Utility VS2RA has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Latches/Locks/Linkages (1 report).
2Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2009 Utility VS2RA recalls
Most common 2009 Utility VS2RA problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 UNITED EXPRESS TRAILER (N/A) WITH MASTER TRACK TOURING TIRES (N/A), SIZE FT225/75/R15, DOT NUMBER: 9QM1. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
PURCHASED AN 8 X16 CAR HAULER FROM QUALITY TRAILERS 4 LESS ON NOVEMBER 10,2009. TRAILER WAS USED FOR HAULING VEHICLES TO AND FROM SHOP LOCATION WITH NUMEROUS ADJUSTMENTS TO RECEIVERS, HITCHES, TIRES, SHOCKS, AND STABILIZER BUSHINGS ON OUR 1985 FORD F250 TO TRY AND ADJUST FOR A CONSTANT TAIL WAGGLING ISSUE. ON JULY 8, 2010 WE WERE HAULING A1997 FORD RANGER WITH NO ENGINE IN IT BACK TO OUR SHOP LOCATION. UPON TURNING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY THE REAR AXLE ON THE TRAILER BROKE WITH THE VEHICLE STILL ON THE TRAILER. WHEN WE LOOKED TO SEE WHY THIS HAPPENED WE NOTED THAT THE AXLE HAD BEEN IMPROPERLY WELDED. WE CONTACTED BOTH QUALITY TRAILERS 4 LESS AND LONE WOLF TRAILERS WHO ARE OUT OF ALABAMA AND THE H
A STOUGHTON 40 FT HOPPER TRAILER INCURRED A FRAME FAILURE UNDER LOAD AT HIGHWAY SPEED AFTER CROSSING RR TRACKS. THE IDENTIFICATION OF THIS TRAILER IN INCORRECT IN THE REQUIRED FIELD FOR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION. "STOUGHTON" IS NOT AN OPTION ON THIS SITE. *TR
THULE UTILITY TRAILER IS EQUIPPED WITH BAD SAFETY CHAINS. THE CHAIN IS MADE OF PLASTIC COATED STEEL CABLE WITH THE CRIMMPED COUPLINGS. I PULLED THE CHAIN WITH MY HAND AND IT CAME APART. THIS CHAIN SUPPOSE TO KEEP TRAILER ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE IN CASE IT LOOSES BALL CONNECTION. TRAILER IS DESIGNED TO CARRY 1300 POUNDS OF CARGO LOAD, SO THE CABLE SHOULD BE MADE MUCH MORE DURABLE. THE PROBLEM IS THAT CABLE WAS CRIMPED OVER PLASTIC COATING THAT IS THE BIGGEST CABLE HANDLING VIOLATION. E-TRAILER, THAT SOLD ME THULE 205 UTILITY TRAILER SENT A REPLACEMENT CABLE THAT WAS MADE EXACTLY THE SAME WAY. I WAS POINTING OUT THIS PROBLEM TO CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER JULY, BUT SHE WAS WONDERING WHY ONLY MY C
2009 Utility VS2RA questions
Does the 2009 Utility VS2RA have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2009 Utility VS2RA: Power Train:Axle Assembly; Suspension. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Utility VS2RA?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Latches/Locks/Linkages (1), Structure (1), Suspension (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Utility VS2RA has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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