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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 12V020📅 Jan 24, 2012

2011–2012 Utility VS1DC & 2011–2012 Utility Trailer VS2DX recall: door latches & locks

⚠️ What's wrong

Utility manufacturing company (utility) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 utility VS1DC and VS2DX dry vans manufactured from december 2010 through august 2011, and equipped with an optional liftgate battery box. The mounting plates used for mounting single or double battery boxes on trailers may be the incorrect size and some may also have been misoriented during installation.

💥 The risk

Battery boxes mounted with the incorrect size or improperly oriented mounting plates CAN become detached from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Utility will notify owners and dealers will inspect the mounting plates and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification has already begun. Owners may contact utility trailer manufacturing company at 1-626-854-7215.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
12V020000
Manufacturer
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Vehicles affected
95
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 5, 2012
Built
Dec 1, 2010 – Aug 31, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V020 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V020?

2011–2012 Utility VS1DC & 2011–2012 Utility Trailer VS2DX. 95 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Utility dealer to book the free repair.