- 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
2007 Utility Trailer VS2DX Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2007 Utility Trailer VS2DX with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the seats & seat belts (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash, 4 injuries and 1 death. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2021 for the frame and members. For comparison, the 2006 has 0 and the 2008 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical VS2DX year, for its age
#445 most complained-about 2007 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 4
- Deaths
- 1
Most common 2007 Utility Trailer VS2DX problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2007 Utility Trailer VS2DX 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 2007 Utility Trailer VS2DX
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
A 2002 chevy suburban traveling at 35mph collided at 90 degrees with side of a 53' box trailer. Because of the height of the side of the trailer the suburban's front bumper and grill passed underneath the trailer, allowing the side of the trailer to crush the cab of the suburban. As a result of this collision, the roof of the suburban crushed in on the driver. The driver's head was twisted sideways and pinned to his headrest causing him death by asphyxiation. This was a survivable collision speed as shown by...
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the 35mph ncap test for this suv. The suburban's safety systems (crumple zones, seat belts, airbags, survival space, etc.) Were rendered ineffective by the lack a guardrail or bumper similar to that present on the rear of trailers. The utility trailer is extremely dangerous in side type collisions because the collision forces are placed upon the windscreen and roof of the car which is not capable of keeping the side of the trailer away from the face, head, and upper body of smaller cars. *Tr
Utility Trailer VS2DX: every year compared
All VS2DX yearsQuestions about the 2007 Utility Trailer VS2DX
Does the 2007 Utility Trailer VS2DX have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Utility Trailer VS2DX: 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 2007 Utility Trailer VS2DX?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), seats & seat belts (1), airbags (1).
How many complaints has the 2007 Utility Trailer VS2DX had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 20, 2013 and the latest on March 20, 2013. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 4 injuries and 1 death.
Is the 2007 Utility Trailer VS2DX a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 6 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Utility Trailer VS2DX 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 VS2DX years have the most complaints?
2007 (1), 2008 (1). See every Utility Trailer VS2DX year compared.
What should I do if my 2007 Utility Trailer VS2DX 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