2013 Utility Vs1ra | 2012 Utility Vs1ra | 2014 Utility Trailer Vs2dx | 2014 Utility Vs2ra | 2013 Utility Vs3dx | 2014 Utility Vs3dx | 2014 Utility Vs1dc | 2014 Utility Vs1ra | 2013 Utility Vs2dx | 2013 Utility Vs2ra | 2014 Utility Vs3ra | 2013 Utility Vs3ra | 2013 Utility Vs1dc — Structure
Published July 30, 2014 · Recall initiated: July 30, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V463000, published July 30, 2014. Recalling firm: Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company; 2013 Utility Vs1ra | 2012 Utility Vs1ra | 2014 Utility Trailer Vs2dx | 2014 Utility Vs2ra | 2013 Utility Vs3dx | 2014 Utility Vs3dx | 2014 Utility Vs1dc | 2014 Utility Vs1ra | 2013 Utility Vs2dx | 2013 Utility Vs2ra | 2014 Utility Vs3ra | 2013 Utility Vs3ra | 2013 Utility Vs1dc — Structure.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- UTILITY
- Model
- VS1RA
- Manufacturer
- Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
- Lot
- 2013 UTILITY VS1RA | 2012 UTILITY VS1RA | 2014 UTILITY TRAILER VS2DX | 2014 UTILITY VS2RA | 2013 UTILITY VS3DX | 2014 UTILITY VS3DX | 2014 UTILITY VS1DC | 2014 UTILITY VS1RA | 2013 UTILITY VS2DX | 2013 UTILITY VS2RA | 2014 UTILITY VS3RA | 2013 UTILITY VS3RA | 2013 UTILITY VS1DC
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Utility Vs1ra | 2012 Utility Vs1ra | 2014 Utility Trailer Vs2dx | 2014 Utility Vs2ra | 2013 Utility Vs3dx | 2014 Utility Vs3dx | 2014 Utility Vs1dc | 2014 Utility Vs1ra | 2013 Utility Vs2dx | 2013 Utility Vs2ra | 2014 Utility Vs3ra | 2013 Utility Vs3ra | 2013 Utility Vs1dc — Structure recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V463000 on July 30, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: UTILITY. Model: VS1RA.