No complaints are listed for the 2015 Utility VS2RA. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as UTILITY VS2RA.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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3 recalls.
Date: 2015-11-19. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility Trailer) is recalling certain model year 2015 Refrigerated Van trailers, model VS2RA, manufactured on December 16, 2013, and equipped with certain Meritor EX225L2, EX225L+, or Bendix ADB22X axles. The affected axle assemblies have caliper bolts that may not have been properly tightened, allowing the caliper mounting bolts to back out and the caliper (excerpt)
Consequence: If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Utility Trailer has notified the owners, and dealers will inspect the caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 4, 2015. Owners may contact Utility Trailer customer service at 1-818-965-1541, or Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. Utility Trailer's number for this recall is 15E083. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-02-04. Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
Defect: 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 rubbe (excerpt)
Consequence: 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. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-04-24. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
6 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 3 |
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| STRUCTURE | 2 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
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| TRAILER HITCHES | 1 |
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10165570
Date: 2019-09-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Service bulletin instructing to use a sharp razor blade to add a 1" wide slit to the reefer floor drain kazoo whenever replacing them in the field. This is to help the pressure inside the trailer equalize with the pressure outside the trailer when the temperature within a Utility reefer changes.
10164367
Date: 2019-08-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: TRAILER HITCHES.
This Service Bulletin addresses structural preparation required before retrofitting a Pintle Hook assembly to any RA Reefer Model Utility Trailer.
10164364
Date: 2019-08-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Revision to SB-08-176 (original release 01/23/2015) regarding the Enhanced Bendix Chamber Warranty Policy for Utility. The revision includes a change to the Bendix Utility DDSB Warranty Shipping Request Form.
10144439
Date: 2018-08-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Utility re-issued the rear impact guard (bumber) requirements when requesting a replacement bumper and / or DOT decal.
10129960
Date: 2018-02-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.
Utility released a bulletin outlining reefer and dry van rub rail parts required and installation instructions.
10117900
Date: 2017-08-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This Bulletin was originally released on March 30, 2009. Utility re-released on August 18, 2017 to reflect the addition of the UTM Plant in Mexico.