NHTSA recall 21V243000
Structure › Frame and members
Utility Trailer VS2DC and 2 more
Reported Apr 7, 20212,752 vehicles affectedUtility Trailer Manufacturing CompanyMaker’s number SB-07-015
The 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.
The risk
Without the weld, the slider rail may detach from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.