The worst 2011 Utility Trailer VS2DX problems
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Recalls 2
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 21V243000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Battery boxes mounted with the incorrect size or improperly oriented mounting plates can become detached from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 number 12V020000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Utility Trailer VS2DX 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Utility re-issued the rear impact guard (bumber) requirements when requesting a replacement bumper and /...
- Utility released a bulletin outlining reefer and dry van rub rail parts required and installation...
- This Bulletin was originally released on March 30, 2009
- Utility trailer: information is provided regarding a possible defected flawed material in pintle hook loop...
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Questions about the 2011 Utility Trailer VS2DX
Is the 2011 Utility Trailer VS2DX reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2011 Utility Trailer VS2DX.
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How many recalls does the 2011 Utility Trailer VS2DX have?
2 recalls, covering structure and latches/locks/linkages.
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