- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Without the weld, the slider rail may detach from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Utility Trailer VS2DC Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Utility Trailer VS2DC have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2021 for the frame and members.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical VS2DC year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 Utility Trailer VS2DC recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2012 Utility Trailer VS2DC yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Utility Trailer VS2DC: every year compared
All VS2DC yearsQuestions about the 2012 Utility Trailer VS2DC
Does the 2012 Utility Trailer VS2DC have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Utility Trailer VS2DC: frame and members (April 2021). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2012 Utility Trailer VS2DC had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 Utility Trailer VS2DC a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Utility Trailer VS2DC year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Utility Trailer VS2DC years have the most complaints?
2016 (1), 2017 (1). See every Utility Trailer VS2DC year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 Utility Trailer VS2DC has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data