Utility / Utility Trailer recall: Structure
What is wrong
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VS1RA, and 2013-2014 VS1DC, VS2DX, VS2RA, VS3DX, and VS3RA trailers manufactured April 2011, to May 2013. The pintle hook tube sub assembly that is welded to the pintle hook safety chain loop may break and fall off the vehicle.
What could happen
If the loop were to break off, the air lines and electrical lines would detach, applying the towed trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Utility will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the pintle hook safety chain loop if it is cracked, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Utility customer service at 1-800-423-6591. Utility's number for this recall is SB 07-011/370258.
Vehicles covered
- Utility Vs1Dc 2013–2014
- Utility Vs1Ra 2012–2014
- Utility Vs2Dx 2013
- Utility Vs2Ra 2013–2014
- Utility Vs3Dx 2013–2014
- Utility Vs3Ra 2013–2014
- Utility Trailer Vs2Dx 2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V463000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 30, 2014
- Owners notified
- Oct 8, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,098
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Apr 1, 2011 to May 30, 2013
- Part
- Structure
- Maker's own recall number
- SB-07-011/370258
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Utility / Utility Trailer recall: Parking brake Feb 4, 2015
- Utility recall: Suspension Apr 24, 2014
- Utility recall: Suspension Aug 1, 2017
- Utility recall: Service brakes, air Nov 19, 2015
- Utility recall: Service brakes, air Mar 24, 2011
- Utility / Utility Trailer recall: Power train Feb 18, 2011
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.