Vehicle recall 02V333000 · December 3, 2002
Utility VS2R and VS2RA
On certain dual axle, refrigerated trailers built with an optional pintle hook assembly (premier type) for use in "super doubles" operations, some welds may have been missed that…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain dual axle, refrigerated trailers built with an optional pintle hook assembly (premier type) for use in "super doubles" operations, some welds may have been missed that attach the reinforcement channel to the pintle hook mounting plate at the rear subframe.
- Consequence
- Full or partial separation of the pintle hook assembly from its mounting could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the pintle hook mounting assembly. Owner notification is expected to begin during December 2002 or January 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact utility at 1-800-423-6591.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V333000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 3, 2002
- Filed by
- UTILITY TRAILER MFG. CO.
- Owner notification
- December 20, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 24
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Utility VS2R (2002): 2002
- Utility VS2RA (2002): 2002
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