Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Dual Axle, Refrigerated Trailers Built With An Optional Pintle Hook Assembly (Premier Type) For Use In “Super Doubles” Operations, Some Welds May Have Been Missed That Attach The Reinforcement Channel To The Pintle Hook Mounting Plate At The Rear Subframe.
Make Of Vehicle
UTILITY
Model Of Vehicle
VS2R
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
02V333000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
Full Or Partial Separation Of The Pintle Hook Assembly From Its Mounting Could Occur, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Pintle Hook Mounting Assembly. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin During December 2002 Or January 2003. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Utility At 1-800-423-6591.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Utility Trailer Mfg. Co.
Start Of Manufacture
20011201
End Of Manufacture
20020228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
24
Date Owners Notified
20021220
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Date Report Received
20021203