Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company | NHTSA Recall #14V463000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V463000 by Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company. Affecting model year 2012-2014 vs1ra, and 2013-2014 vs1dc, vs2dx, vs2ra, vs3dx, and vs3ra trailers manufactured april 2011, to may 2013 Includes 2,098 affected units, Pintle Hook Safety Loop, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2012-2014 vs1ra, and 2013-2014 vs1dc, vs2dx, vs2ra, vs3dx, and vs3ra trailers manufactured april 2011, to may 2013
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.