Utility Trailer is recalling 2017 VS2DC trailers with a missing weld that could cause slider rail detachment and crash risk. Owners notified via mail; free repair available.
Without the weld, the slider rail may detach from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Utility Trailer is recalling 2017 VS2DC trailers that may have a missing weld. This could cause the slider rail to detach, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should contact customer service for free inspection and repair. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226467-utility-trailer-2017-vs2dc-recall-missing-weld-risk-of-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226467-utility-trailer-2017-vs2dc-recall-missing-weld-risk-of-crash · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V243000
“Utility Trailer 2017 VS2DC Recall: Missing Weld Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226467-utility-trailer-2017-vs2dc-recall-missing-weld-risk-of-crash. Based on NHTSA recall 21V243000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V243000).
The horizontal weld that attaches a mild steel angle to the slider rail might be missing. If the weld is missing, the slider rail could detach during use, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners of 2017 Utility Trailer VS2DC trailers are affected. Trailer users with super doubles or pintle hook operations are at higher risk.
Check if your trailer is a 2017 Utility Trailer VS2DC model. The missing weld affects the slider rail for super doubles or pintle hook operations.
Call Utility Trailer at 1-800-423-6591 to schedule a free inspection and repair if needed.
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.
Yes, if your trailer has a missing weld on the slider rail for super doubles or pintle hook operations.
The recall affects trailers where the horizontal weld attaching the mild steel angle to the slider rail is missing.
Contact Utility Trailer customer service for a free inspection and repair if necessary.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Utility Trailer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V243000 — Utility Trailer Utility Trailer Hello, I own a Utility Trailer that is covered by recall 21V243000 from Utility Trailer. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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