Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company | NHTSA Recall #12V020000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V020000 by Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company. Includes 95 affected units, LIFTGATE BATTERY BOX MOUNTING, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V020000
Manufacturer: Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Report Received Date: 2012-01-20T00:00:00
Subject: Liftgate battery box mounting
Component: Latches/locks/linkages
Potentially Affected Units: 95

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Battery boxes mounted with the incorrect size or improperly oriented mounting plates can become detached from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-djnu-nnr7~4fx7
NHTSA ID: 12V020000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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