Utility problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 2 safety complaints with NHTSA about Utility vehicles in our database, and Utility has issued 13 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 13
- Models
- 13
Utility models with the most complaints
- 0 complaints
All Utility models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls | Most complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility Refrigerated Van | 2023 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Utility Trailer | 2012 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Utility DRY Van Trailers | 2014–2016 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Utility Flatbed Trailers | 2014–2017 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Utility FS2CHA | 2014–2015 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Utility Refrigerated Trailers | 2014–2016 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Utility Utility Trailer | 2022 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Utility VS1DC | 2011–2015 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Utility VS1RA | 2012–2015 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Utility VS2DX | 2013 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Utility VS2RA | 2007–2017 | 0 | 8 | — |
| Utility VS3DX | 2013–2014 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Utility VS3RA | 2013–2015 | 0 | 2 | — |
Recent Utility recalls
Risk: A separated sealer plate can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the mud flap detaches during trailer use, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the RAD detaches from the trailer it may be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: 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.
Risk: If the loop were to break off, the air lines and electrical lines would detach, applying the towed trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Risk: Bearing failure may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A delay in application of the trailer brakes increases the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Battery boxes mounted with the incorrect size or improperly oriented mounting plates can become detached from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology