NHTSA Recall 14V463000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V463000; Date: Jul. 30, 2014
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Utility Vs1dc; 2014 Utility Vs1dc; 2012 Utility Vs1ra; 2013 Utility Vs1ra; 2014 Utility Vs1ra; 2013 Utility Vs2dx; 2014 Utility Vs2dx; 2013 Utility Vs2ra; 2014 Utility Vs2ra; 2013 Utility Vs3dx; 2014 Utility Vs3dx; 2013 Utility Vs3ra; 2014 Utility Vs3ra
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Affected Units:: 2,098
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 8, 2014
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