Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company affected trailers may have over-tightened axle nuts which may result in axle bearing failure.
The short version
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company reported a problem with the axle non-powered axle assembly. Here is what owners need to know.
The affected trailers may have over-tightened axle nuts which may result in axle bearing failure.
Bearing failure may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will inspect the bearings, correct the axle nut tightening and verify the proper amount of wheel-end play, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 14V-221.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| — | See NHTSA record 14V-221 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
Drive one of these? Check your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.
Check your VINWhat this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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