Recall 14V463000: 2013–2014 Utility VS1DC and 2 other models

Report received

Jul 30, 2014

Manufacturer

Utility Trailer Manufacturing…

Potentially affected

2,098vehicles

Model years

2013–2014

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 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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2013 Utility VS1DC0 complaints
• 2014 Utility VS1DC0 complaints
• 2013 Utility VS2RA0 complaints
• 2014 Utility VS2RA0 complaints
• 2014 Utility Trailer VS2DX0 complaints