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NHTSA 00V102003📅 May 30, 2000

2000 Utility VS2D & 2000 Utility VS2R recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

Vehicle description: van-refrigerated/dry freight trailers equipped with conmet pregreased trailer hubs and a tire inflation system. The outboard bearing on the pregreased trailer axle hubs used with the tire inflation systems may fail due to the intrusion of contaminants through the tire inflation system.

💥 The risk

An outboard bearing failure CAN result in a separation of the hub assembly from the spindle.

🔧 The fix

Authorized dealers are instructed to convert greased hubs to oil hubs if the tire inflation system is to remain on the trailer. If the tire inflation system is removed, the hub must be inspected for contamination and corrosion. The hub and bearing assembly must be replaced if there is evidence of corrosion. If there is no evidence of corrosion, lubricant and seal manitenance CAN be performed and the hub reinstalled.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
00V102003
Manufacturer
UTILITY TRAILER MFG. CO.
Vehicles affected
271
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Owner phone
1-800-425-4827
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 15, 2000
Built
Aug 1, 1998 – Mar 31, 2000
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during june 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact utility trailer at 1-626-854-7215 or consolidated metco at 1-800-425-4827.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 00V102003 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 00V102003?

2000 Utility VS2D & 2000 Utility VS2R. 271 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Utility dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-425-4827.