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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 11V117📅 Feb 24, 2011

2007–2009 Utility VS2RA & 2008 Utility Trailer VS2DX recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The 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.

🔧 The 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.

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
11V117000
Manufacturer
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Vehicles affected
384
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 22, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 11V117 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 11V117?

2007–2009 Utility VS2RA & 2008 Utility Trailer VS2DX. 384 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.