Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company: Safety Recalls in 2014

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company in 2014. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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July 30, 2014

(Campaign #: SB-07-011/370258)

Pintle Hook Safety Loop

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VS1RA, and 2013-2014 VS1DC, VS2DX, VS2RA, VS3DX, and VS3RA trailers manufactured April 2011, to May 2013. The pintle hook tube sub assembly that is welded to the pintle hook safety chain loop may break and fall off the vehicle.

NHTSA ID: 14V463000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2,098

Consequence Summary:

If the loop were to break off, the air lines and electrical lines would detach, applying the towed trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action:

Utility will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the pintle hook safety chain loop if it is cracked, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Utility customer service at 1-800-423-6591. Utility's number for this recall is SB 07-011/370258.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 30.12

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April 24, 2014

(Campaign #: SB-08-169)

Axle Nuts May Be Over Tightened

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility) is recalling certain model year 2015 VS1RA, VS2RA, and VS3RA refrigerated vans manufactured January 6, 2014, through March 14, 2014. The affected trailers may have over-tightened axle nuts which may result in axle bearing failure.

NHTSA ID: 14V221000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 507

Consequence Summary:

Bearing failure may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Utility has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the bearings, correct the axle nut tightening and verify the proper amount of wheel-end play, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Utility customer service at 1-800-423-6591.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 48.32

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