NHTSA Recall 00V102003: Hub (suspension)
UTILITY TRAILER MFG. CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 271 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Utility VS2D.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V102003 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › HUB |
| Report received | May 24, 2000 |
| Owner notification | June 15, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
An outboard bearing failure can result in a separation of the hub assembly from the spindle.
Remedy
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.
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 covered by recall 00V102003
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.