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2017 Utility Trailer VS2dcProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2017 Utility Trailer VS2dc, most often about the trailer hitches. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-243 the manufacturer reports only 14% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 14%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage15kTrailer hitches, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 18, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Utility Trailer VS2dc has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Trailer hitches10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2017 Utility Trailer VS2dc recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

14%repaired · 2023 Q2

Structure: frame and members

Recall 21V-243 · Apr 7, 2021 · 2,752 vehicles · 386 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Utility Trailer.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other VS2dc year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the VS2dc median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What VS2dc owners report

Recent trailer hitches complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2017 Novae H & H Trailer. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the tow hitch on the trailer fractured, causing the trailer to fall to the ground. The trailer was not diagnosed. The trailer was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the warranty had…
Complaint 11502367 · Jan 18, 2023 · 15,000 miles

Own a 2017 VS2dc?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.