2011 Utility Vs1dc problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2011 Utility Vs1dc — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

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NCAP overall

How does 2011 compare to other Vs1dc years?

Vs1dc NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2011 Utility Vs1dc have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

12V020000Latches & LocksJanuary 20, 2012 · 95 units

Defect

UTILITY MANUFACTURING COMPANY (UTILITY) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 UTILITY VS1DC AND VS2DX DRY VANS MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2010 THROUGH AUGUST 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL LIFTGATE BATTERY BOX. THE MOUNTING PLATES USED FOR MOUNTING SINGLE OR DOUBLE BATTERY BOXES ON TRAILERS MAY BE THE INCORRECT SIZE AND SOME MAY ALSO HAVE BEEN MISORIENTED DURING INSTALLATION.

Consequence

BATTERY BOXES MOUNTED WITH THE INCORRECT SIZE OR IMPROPERLY ORIENTED MOUNTING PLATES CAN BECOME DETACHED FROM THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

UTILITY WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOUNTING PLATES AND REPLACE THEM AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION HAS ALREADY BEGUN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY AT 1-626-854-7215.

2011 Utility Vs1dc — common questions

Is the 2011 Utility Vs1dc reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2011 Utility Vs1dc have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2011 Utility Vs1dc. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2011 compare to other Vs1dc years?

Does the 2011 Utility Vs1dc have recalls?

2011 Utility Vs1dc — common questions

Is the 2011 Utility Vs1dc reliable?

Does the 2011 Utility Vs1dc have recalls?

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