2009 Utility VS2RA Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VS2RA years
- Not enough data 1st of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Utility VS2RA. That is the most of any VS2RA model year in the database (13 years). The most reported problem area is latches/locks/linkages (1 complaints, 25%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Utility VS2RA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | 20,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Utility VS2RA recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:axle assembly
Problem: Utility trailer is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 vs2ra and model year 2008 vs2dx refrigerated and dry vans equipped with arvinmeritor axles. Insufficient torque may have been applied on the spindle nut on the arvinmeritor tl series trailer axles installed in these van trailers where the stake washer for the nut is staked in a single location as opposed to multiple locations.
Risk: Low and/or no torque on the nut can result in excessive end-play in the wheel-end system and could progress to a wheel separation which could result in a crash.
Fix: Arvinmeritor is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject axles free of charge. Please see arvinmeritor defect report 10e-058. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact arvin meritor at 1-248-273-4641.
Suspension
Problem: Utility trailer is recalling certain model year 2011 vs2ra and vs2dx trailers equipped with arvin meritor suspension systems. The suspect systems may have missing welds at the interface of the lower seat bracket and axle beam.
Risk: Missing welds could allow the axle to roll out of position and potentially impact the handling of the trailer such that a driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Utility trailer is working with arvinmeritor to identify owners with the affect suspension systems. The affected vehicles will be repaired free of charge. Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-248-435-0896.
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 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…
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…
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…
Other Utility VS2RA years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 VS2RA | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 VS2RA | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 VS2RA | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 VS2RA | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 VS2RA | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 4 | 2 |
| 2008 VS2RA | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 VS2RA | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 VS2RA | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 VS2RA | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 VS2RA | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 VS2RA | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 VS2RA | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Utility VS2RA?
Owners most often report latches/locks/linkages, structure, suspension problems. The top one, latches/locks/linkages, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Utility VS2RA?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Utility VS2RA a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VS2RA model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.