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2009 Utility Vs2ra problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2009 Utility Vs2ra — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

4

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2009 compare to other Vs2ra years?

Vs2ra NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted4 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 2 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 4 complaints2011: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints2017: 0 complaints
Vs2ra NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2009 Utility Vs2ra problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Latches & Locks125%
Body & Structure125%
Suspension125%
Tires & Wheels125%

Does the 2009 Utility Vs2ra have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

11V117000TransmissionFebruary 18, 2011 · 384 units

Defect

UTILITY TRAILER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 VS2RA AND MODEL YEAR 2008 VS2DX REFRIGERATED AND DRY VANS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLES. INSUFFICIENT TORQUE MAY HAVE BEEN APPLIED ON THE SPINDLE NUT ON THE ARVINMERITOR TL SERIES TRAILER AXLES INSTALLED IN THESE VAN TRAILERS WHERE THE STAKE WASHER FOR THE NUT IS STAKED IN A SINGLE LOCATION AS OPPOSED TO MULTIPLE LOCATIONS.

Consequence

LOW AND/OR NO TORQUE ON THE NUT CAN RESULT IN EXCESSIVE END-PLAY IN THE WHEEL-END SYSTEM AND COULD PROGRESS TO A WHEEL SEPARATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

ARVINMERITOR IS WORKING WITH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO IDENTIFY AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT CONTAIN THE SUBJECT AXLES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE ARVINMERITOR DEFECT REPORT 10E-058. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARVIN MERITOR AT 1-248-273-4641.

10V545000SuspensionNovember 5, 2010 · 189 units

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.

Consequence

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“A STOUGHTON 40 FT HOPPER TRAILER INCURRED A FRAME FAILURE UNDER LOAD AT HIGHWAY SPEED AFTER CROSSING RR TRACKS. THE IDENTIFICATION OF THIS TRAILER IN INCORRECT IN THE REQUIRED FIELD FOR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION. "STOUGHTON" IS NOT AN OPTION ON THIS SITE. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · October 9, 2009

“PURCHASED AN 8 X16 CAR HAULER FROM QUALITY TRAILERS 4 LESS ON NOVEMBER 10,2009. TRAILER WAS USED FOR HAULING VEHICLES TO AND FROM SHOP LOCATION WITH NUMEROUS ADJUSTMENTS TO RECEIVERS, HITCHES, TIRES, SHOCKS, AND STABILIZER BUSHINGS ON OUR 1985 FORD F250 TO TRY AND ADJUST FOR A CONSTANT TAIL…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · July 8, 2010

“THULE UTILITY TRAILER IS EQUIPPED WITH BAD SAFETY CHAINS. THE CHAIN IS MADE OF PLASTIC COATED STEEL CABLE WITH THE CRIMMPED COUPLINGS. I PULLED THE CHAIN WITH MY HAND AND IT CAME APART. THIS CHAIN SUPPOSE TO KEEP TRAILER ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE IN CASE IT LOOSES BALL CONNECTION. TRAILER IS DESIGNED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Latches & Locks · October 20, 2009

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 UNITED EXPRESS TRAILER (N/A) WITH MASTER TRACK TOURING TIRES (N/A), SIZE FT225/75/R15, DOT NUMBER: 9QM1. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · June 9, 2011

2009 Utility Vs2ra — common questions

Is the 2009 Utility Vs2ra reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2009 Utility Vs2ra have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2009 Utility Vs2ra. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.