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NHTSARecalled Apr 7, 2021 · #21V243000

Missing Horizontal Weld

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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

Product details

Product
Missing Horizontal Weld
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice