Structure: frame and membersRecall 21V-243 · Utility Trailer vehicles
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company recall 21V-243 covers 2,752 Utility Trailer vehicles for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on April 7, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 14% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V243000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
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.
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
14%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.