Utility VS2RA (2017): Suspension
Recall 17V483000 · Aug 1, 2017 · Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
35
vehicles affected
35
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V483000
- Date
- Aug 1, 2017
- Maker
- Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
- Units affected
- 35
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear > Axle > Non-powered axle assembly
- Model years
- 2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility Trailer) is recalling certain 2017 VS2RA trailers. The weld that secures the mud flap bracket to the suspension beam may allow the mud flap bracket to detach.
What can happen
If the mud flap detaches during trailer use, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Utility Trailer has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the weld for cracks, re-welding the bracket as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Utility Trailer customer service at 1-818-965-1541.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V483000?
1 model: Utility VS2RA (2017), about 35 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V483000?
Utility Trailer has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the weld for cracks, re-welding the bracket as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Utility Trailer customer service at 1-818-965-1541.
What can happen?
If the mud flap detaches during trailer use, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.