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Utility Trailer VS2DC Recall 21V243: Trailer Slider Rail May Detach, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 21V243, reported April 7, 2021, 2,752 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain Utility Trailer VS2DC, VS2DX and VS3DX trailers may be missing a horizontal weld that attaches a mild steel angle to the slider rail used for super doubles and pintle hook operations.

Without this weld, the slider rail may detach from the trailer while in use, which increases the risk of a crash.

The repair is free. Utility Trailer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailer and add the weld if needed at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021. To get help or check your trailer, contact Utility Trailer customer service at 1-800-423-6591 and refer to recall number SB-07-015. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA's website.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V243Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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.
Risk
Without the weld, the slider rail may detach from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Utility Trailer VS2DC2006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
Utility Trailer VS2DX2006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
Utility Trailer VS3DX2006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021