Utility recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility Trailer) is recalling certain 2017 VS2RA trailers. The weld that secures the mud flap bracket to the suspension beam may allow the mud flap bracket to detach.
What could happen
If the mud flap detaches during trailer use, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Utility Trailer has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the weld for cracks, re-welding the bracket as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Utility Trailer customer service at 1-818-965-1541.
Vehicles covered
- Utility Vs2Ra 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V483000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 1, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jul 28, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 35
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 14, 2017 to Jul 5, 2017
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
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 recall: Service brakes, air Nov 19, 2015
- Utility / Utility Trailer recall: Parking brake Feb 4, 2015
- Utility / Utility Trailer recall: Structure Jul 30, 2014
- Utility recall: Suspension Apr 24, 2014
- 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.