2004 Utility Vs2ra problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2004 Utility Vs2ra — 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

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2004 compare to other Vs2ra years?

Vs2ra NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2004 Utility Vs2ra problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Lighting	1	50%	new
Tires & Wheels	1	50%	new

Does the 2004 Utility Vs2ra have recalls?

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

04V057000BrakesFebruary 5, 2004 · 106 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH WEBB WHEEL PLATINUM SERIES BRAKE DRUMS, THESE BRAKE DRUMS COULD CRACK ON THE BRAKING SURFACE.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCTION OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

WEBB WHEEL WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BRAKE DRUMS. 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 WEBB WHEEL AT 1-800-633-3256 OR UTILITY AT 626-854-7217.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“NAVAJO TRANSPORTATION OUT OF DENVER , CO IS ALLOWING BAD STEER TIRES ON THEIR TRUCKS. ASK AT THE TA IN TROUTSDALE, OR , STOP SOME NAVAJO TRUCK SOMETIME. A DRIVER HAD A STEER TIRE THAT WAS LOOKING BAD ON ONE SIDE OF THE TIRE AND WAS UNSAFE ACCORDING TO THE REPAIR SHOP BUT NAVAJO SAID JUST TURN IT…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · May 30, 2006

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 UTILITY VS2RA TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRAILER LIGHTS WERE MALFUNCTIONING. HE CHECKED THE LIGHTS AND DISCOVERED THAT NONE OF THEM WERE WORKING WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. HE PURCHASED AND INSTALLED ANOTHER ADAPTER, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · April 9, 2008

2004 Utility Vs2ra — common questions

Is the 2004 Utility Vs2ra reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2004 Utility Vs2ra have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2004 Utility Vs2ra. 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 2004 compare to other Vs2ra years?

What are the most common 2004 Utility Vs2ra problems?

Does the 2004 Utility Vs2ra have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2004 Utility Vs2ra — common questions

Is the 2004 Utility Vs2ra reliable?

Does the 2004 Utility Vs2ra have recalls?

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