Vehicle recall 21V243000 · April 7, 2021
Utility Trailer VS2DC, VS2DX and 1 more model
The horizontal weld that attaches a mild steel angle to the slider rail for super doubles/pintle hook operations may be missing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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 this recall is SB-07-015.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V243000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 7, 2021
- Filed by
- Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- SB-07-015
- Owner notification
- April 9, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,752
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Utility Trailer VS2DC (2006-2021): 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Utility Trailer VS2DX (2006-2021): 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Utility Trailer VS3DX (2006-2021): 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Has your Utility Trailer been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Utility Trailer dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.