2012 Utility VS1DC Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VS1DC years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Utility VS1DC. That is the most of any VS1DC model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Utility VS1DC problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2012 Utility VS1DC recalls (1)
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Latches/locks/linkages
Problem: Utility manufacturing company (utility) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 utility vs1dc and vs2dx dry vans manufactured from december 2010 through august 2011, and equipped with an optional liftgate battery box. The mounting plates used for mounting single or double battery boxes on trailers may be the incorrect size and some may also have been misoriented during installation.
Risk: Battery boxes mounted with the incorrect size or improperly oriented mounting plates can become detached from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Utility will notify owners and dealers will inspect the mounting plates and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification has already begun. Owners may contact utility trailer manufacturing company at 1-626-854-7215.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 utility vs1dc equipped with trail america st radial tires, size st175/80/r13, dot aajurtt. The contact stated that the tire kept losing air. The failure mileage was 80 and the current mileage was 300. The vin was unavailable. Updated 08/14/12*lj the problem was…
Other Utility VS1DC years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 VS1DC | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 VS1DC | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 VS1DC | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 VS1DC | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 VS1DC | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 VS1DC | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Utility VS1DC?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Utility VS1DC?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Utility VS1DC a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VS1DC model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.