2011 Utility Trailer Vs2dx | 2012 Utility Trailer Vs2dx | 2011 Utility Vs1dc | 2012 Utility Vs1dc — Latches/locks/linkages
Published January 24, 2012 · Recall initiated: January 20, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V020000, published January 24, 2012 and initiated January 20, 2012. Recalling firm: Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company; 2011 Utility Trailer Vs2dx | 2012 Utility Trailer Vs2dx | 2011 Utility Vs1dc | 2012 Utility Vs1dc — Latches/locks/linkages.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- UTILITY TRAILER
- Model
- VS2DX
- Manufacturer
- Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
- Lot
- 2011 UTILITY TRAILER VS2DX | 2012 UTILITY TRAILER VS2DX | 2011 UTILITY VS1DC | 2012 UTILITY VS1DC
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Utility Trailer Vs2dx | 2012 Utility Trailer Vs2dx | 2011 Utility Vs1dc | 2012 Utility Vs1dc — Latches/locks/linkages recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V020000 on January 24, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: UTILITY TRAILER. Model: VS2DX.