Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V243000

Structure: frame and members

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-04-07.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V243000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Vehicles affected
2,752
Reported to NHTSA
2021-04-07
Owners notified
2021-04-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Without the weld, the slider rail may detach from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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

48 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
UTILITY TRAILER VS2DC2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
UTILITY TRAILER VS2DX2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
UTILITY TRAILER VS3DX2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006

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.