Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 14V463000

Structure

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2014-07-30.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V463000

Structure

Component
Structure
Manufacturer
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Vehicles affected
2,098
Reported to NHTSA
2014-07-30
Owners notified
2014-10-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

13 model years across 7 models.

ModelYears on record
UTILITY VS1DC2014 2013
UTILITY VS1RA2014 2013 2012
UTILITY VS2DX2013
UTILITY VS2RA2014 2013
UTILITY VS3DX2014 2013
UTILITY VS3RA2014 2013
UTILITY TRAILER VS2DX2014

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.