Skip to content

NHTSA Recall 10V545000: Suspension

UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 189 vehicles. It affects 2009 Utility VS2RA.

189
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2010
owners notified (October 15)
NHTSA campaign10V545000
ComponentSUSPENSION
Report receivedNovember 5, 2010
Owner notificationOctober 15, 2010
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 10V545000

Make and modelModel years
Utility VS2RA2009

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.