2015 Utility VS1RA Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VS1RA years
- Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2015 Utility VS1RA so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2015 Utility VS1RA recalls (2)
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Parking brake:driveline:hydraulic:actuator
Problem: Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 FS2CHA, VS2DX, VS1DC, VS2RA, and VS1RA trailers manufactured April 14, 2014, to November 4, 2015, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators manufactured January 9, 2014, to October 28, 2014. The affected actuators may have an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism of the parking brake section of the Life Seal actuator.
Risk: If the diaphragm is not completely attached, there may be internal leakage from the service section past the diaphragm, potentially trapping air pressure in the parking brake section. This air pressure in turn, if not vented, may prevent full release of the actuator unit, and may induce brake drag and may result in overheated wheelend service brakes, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Utility will notify owners and dealers will replace the actuators, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2015. Owners may contact Utility customer service at 1-800-423-6591. Utility's number for this recall is 14E075.
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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Other Utility VS1RA years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 VS1RA | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 VS1RA | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 VS1RA | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 VS1RA | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 VS1RA | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 VS1RA | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 VS1RA | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Utility VS1RA?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Utility VS1RA?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Utility VS1RA a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VS1RA model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.