Utility Trailer recall: Structure
What is wrong
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility Trailer) is recalling certain 2006-2021 VS2DC, VS2DX, VS3DX trailers. The horizontal weld that attaches a mild steel angle to the slider rail for super doubles/pintle hook operations may be missing.
What could happen
Without the weld, the slider rail may detach from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Utility Trailer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, add the weld, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021. Owners may contact Utility Trailer customer service at 1-800-423-6591. Utility Trailer's number for this recall is SB-07-015.
Vehicles covered
- Utility Trailer Vs2Dc 2006–2021
- Utility Trailer Vs2Dx 2006–2021
- Utility Trailer Vs3Dx 2006–2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V243000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 7, 2021
- Owners notified
- Apr 9, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,752
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members
- Maker's own recall number
- SB-07-015
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 / Utility Trailer recall: Structure Jul 30, 2014
- Utility / Utility Trailer recall: Latches/locks/linkages Jan 20, 2012
- 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.