2017 UTILITY TRAILER VS2DC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 UTILITY TRAILER VS2DC
The 2017 UTILITY TRAILER VS2DC has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Trailer Hitches (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 UTILITY TRAILER VS2DC
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2017 UTILITY TRAILER VS2DC, potentially affecting up to 2,752 vehicles.
Recall 21V243000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 2,752 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 UTILITY TRAILER VS2DC
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 UTILITY TRAILER VS2DC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2017 Novae H & H Trailer. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the tow hitch on the trailer fractured, causing the trailer to fall to the ground. The trailer was not diagnosed. The trailer was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the warranty had expired. The failure mileage was 15,000.
Safety Rating for the 2017 UTILITY TRAILER VS2DC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 UTILITY TRAILER VS2DC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 UTILITY TRAILER VS2DC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 UTILITY TRAILER VS2DC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the UTILITY TRAILER VS2DC
- 2012 UTILITY TRAILER VS2DC — 0 complaints
- 2013 UTILITY TRAILER VS2DC — 0 complaints
- 2014 UTILITY TRAILER VS2DC — 0 complaints
- 2015 UTILITY TRAILER VS2DC — 0 complaints
- 2016 UTILITY TRAILER VS2DC — 1 complaint
- 2017 UTILITY TRAILER VS2DC (current)
- 2018 UTILITY TRAILER VS2DC — 0 complaints
- 2019 UTILITY TRAILER VS2DC — 0 complaints
- 2020 UTILITY TRAILER VS2DC — 0 complaints
- 2021 UTILITY TRAILER VS2DC — 0 complaints
Other UTILITY TRAILER Models
- UTILITY TRAILER VS2DX — 4 total complaints
- UTILITY TRAILER SU508 — 1 total complaint
- UTILITY TRAILER UTILITY TRAILER — 0 total complaints
- UTILITY TRAILER VS3DX — 0 total complaints