Defect Description For Recall
Utility Manufacturing Company (Utility) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2012 Utility Vs1Dc And Vs2Dx Dry Vans Manufactured From December 2010 Through August 2011, And Equipped With An Optional Liftgate Battery Box. The Mounting Plates Used For Mounting Single Or Double Battery Boxes On Trailers May Be The Incorrect Size And Some May Also Have Been Misoriented During Installation.
Make Of Vehicle
UTILITY
Model Of Vehicle
VS1DC
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
12V020000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Effect Of Defect
Battery Boxes Mounted With The Incorrect Size Or Improperly Oriented Mounting Plates Can Become Detached From The Trailer, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Utility Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Inspect The Mounting Plates And Replace Them As Necessary, Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Has Already Begun. Owners May Contact Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company At 1-626-854-7215.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Start Of Manufacture
20101201
End Of Manufacture
20110831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
95
Date Owners Notified
20120105
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Date Report Received
20120120