UTILITY TRAILER VS2DX 2009: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V243000

Make Model Year
UTILITY TRAILER VS2DX 2009
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-04-09 2021-04-07 2021-04-08

Manufacturers Involved: Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-07-015

Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2752

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

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.