Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company: Safety Recalls in 2015

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.

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November 19, 2015

(Campaign #: 15E083)

Brake Caliper Bolts may be Loose

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 to detach from the axle flange.

NHTSA ID: 15V774000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 10

Consequence Summary:

If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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February 4, 2015

(Campaign #: 14E075)

Improperly Seated Brake Chamber Diaphragm

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 rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism of the parking brake section of the Life Seal actuator.

NHTSA ID: 15V063000

Component: PARKING BRAKE

# of Units Affected: 3,111

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 46.9

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