Defect: Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility Trailer) is recalling certain 2006-2021 VS2DC, VS2DX, VS3DX trailers. The horizontal weld that attaches a mild steel angle to the slider rail for super doubles/pintle hook operations may be missing.
Consequence: Without the weld, the slider rail may detach from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Utility Trailer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, add the weld, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021. Owners may contact Utility Trailer customer service at 1-800-423-6591. Utility Trailer's number for this recall is SB-07-015.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
3 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
EQUIPMENT
1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
STRUCTURE
1
10164364
Date: 2019-08-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Revision to SB-08-176 (original release 01/23/2015) regarding the Enhanced Bendix Chamber Warranty Policy for Utility. The revision includes a change to the Bendix Utility DDSB Warranty Shipping Request Form.
10160840
Date: 2019-05-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Utility Trailer Sales Department released a Sales Bulletin regarding dock bumpers and the potential dock lock compatibility. Any dock bumper equal to or greater than 1" proud of the buckplate light protector bar may reduce trailer dock lock compatibility. Trailers scheduled for production on or afte
10154349
Date: 2019-02-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Effective February 2019 the 7" deep horizontal dock bumper has become the base spec on all Utility VS2RA and VS2DX model trailers. This Service Bulletin outlines the modification procedures on trailers with a damaged 4" horizontal bumper set-up and will need to be modified to fit the 7" horizontal t
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