- 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
2016 Utility Trailer VS2DC Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Utility Trailer VS2DC with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2021 for the frame and members. For comparison, the 2015 has 0 and the 2017 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical VS2DC year, for its age
#408 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Utility Trailer VS2DC problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2016 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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2016 Utility Trailer VS2DC
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The contact owns a 2016 U-Dump Roll Off Trailer and Container. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the two barn doors on the container erroneously opened, causing the contents inside the container to fall out onto the roadway. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions, due to improperly welded barn door tangs that had fractured. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.
Utility Trailer VS2DC: every year compared
All VS2DC yearsQuestions about the 2016 Utility Trailer VS2DC
Does the 2016 Utility Trailer VS2DC have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 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.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Utility Trailer VS2DC?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2016 Utility Trailer VS2DC had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 7, 2023 and the latest on September 7, 2023. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 Utility Trailer VS2DC a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than 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 2016 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