RecallRepo

NHTSA Recall 21V243000

Filed by Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company. Component: Structure. Reported 2021-04-07. An estimated 2,752 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

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.

Risk

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

What the manufacturer will do

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.

Manufacturer campaign 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.

Does this recall apply to your car? Check your VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup →

Vehicles covered by this recall