NHTSA Recall 12V020000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V020000; Date: Jan. 20, 2012
Battery boxes mounted with the incorrect size or improperly oriented mounting plates can become detached from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Utility Vs1dc; 2012 Utility Vs1dc; 2011 Utility Vs2dx; 2012 Utility Vs2dx
Component: Latches/locks/linkage
Manufactured by: Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Affected Units:: 95
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 5, 2012
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