Recall 12V020000: 2011–2012 Utility Trailer VS2DX and 1 other model

Report received

Jan 20, 2012

Manufacturer

Utility trailer manufacturing…

Potentially affected

95vehicles

Model years

2011–2012

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

Battery boxes mounted with the incorrect size or improperly oriented mounting plates can become detached from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2011 Utility VS1DC0 complaints
• 2012 Utility VS1DC1 complaints
• 2011 Utility Trailer VS2DX0 complaints
• 2012 Utility Trailer VS2DX0 complaints