Vehicle recall 10V545000 · November 5, 2010
2009 Utility VS2RA
The suspect systems may have missing welds at the interface of the lower seat bracket and axle beam.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V545000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 5, 2010
- Filed by
- UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
- Owner notification
- October 15, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 189
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Utility VS2RA (2009): 2009
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