StructureRecall 14V-463 · Utility and Utility Trailer vehicles
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company recall 14V-463 covers 2,098 Utility and Utility Trailer vehicles for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on July 30, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q1) shows 30% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V463000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VS1RA, and 2013-2014 VS1DC, VS2DX, VS2RA, VS3DX, and VS3RA trailers manufactured April 2011, to May 2013. The pintle hook tube sub assembly that is welded to the pintle hook safety chain loop may break and fall off the vehicle.
The risk
If the loop were to break off, the air lines and electrical lines would detach, applying the towed trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Utility will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the pintle hook safety chain loop if it is cracked, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Utility customer service at 1-800-423-6591. Utility's number for this recall is SB 07-011/370258.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
30%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 2011 to May 30, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Pintle Hook Loop FailureNHTSA