Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
UTILITY
Model Of Vehicle
VS1DC
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
14V463000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Start Of Manufacture
20110401
End Of Manufacture
20130530
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2098
Date Owners Notified
20141008
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Date Report Received
20140730
Make Campaign Number
SB-07-011/370258