Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V483000

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-08-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V483000

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

Component
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
Manufacturer
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Vehicles affected
35
Reported to NHTSA
2017-08-01
Owners notified
2017-07-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the mud flap detaches during trailer use, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
UTILITY VS2RA2017

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.