2012-2014 Utility VS1DC, Utility VS1RA and others recall: structure
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company reported this safety recall on July 30, 2014. It covers about 2,098 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,098
- reported
- Jul 30, 2014
- owners notified
- Oct 8, 2014
Structure
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the loop were to break off, the air lines and electrical lines would detach, applying the towed trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- 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 number 14V463000
Affected vehicles
- Utility VS1DC 2013-2014 20132014
- Utility VS1RA 2012-2014 201220132014
- Utility VS2DX 2013 2013
- Utility VS2RA 2013-2014 20132014
- Utility VS3DX 2013-2014 20132014
- Utility VS3RA 2013-2014 20132014
- Utility Trailer VS2DX 2014 2014
Questions about recall 14V463000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2014 Utility VS1DC, Utility VS1RA and others structure?
Yes. Recall 14V463000, reported on July 30, 2014, covers about 2,098 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V463000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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