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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V463000

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Published July 30, 2014 · Recall initiated: July 30, 2014

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.

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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