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HighNHTSA·21V676000·Announced 2021-08-31

Utility Trailer Recalls 2022 VS2RA Models for Roof Sealer Plate Defect

Utility Trailer is recalling 2022 VS2RA trailers because incorrect tape on the top foil may cause the sealer plate to separate from the roof, creating a road hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The defect poses a risk of harm (road hazard/crash) but the source text does not report any injuries, fatalities, or specific agency classification that would mandate a higher score.

Plain-English summary

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain 2022 VS2RA utility trailers. The recall addresses a defect where incorrect tape was installed on the top foil, which could result in the sealer plate separating from the roof.

A separated sealer plate can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injury or crash reports are mentioned in the source text.

Dealers will inspect the adhesive and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Utility Trailer's customer service at 1-800-423-6591 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
UTILITY UTILITY TRAILER
Brand
UTILITY
Manufacturer
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
260

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • UTILITY TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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