2007 Utility Trailer Vs2dx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Structure:frame And Members 2021-04-07 · campaign 21V243000 · 2,752 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Without the weld, the slider rail may detach from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Service bulletins (3)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body:bumpers 2018-08-29 · SB-07-009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
utility re-issued the rear impact guard (bumber) requirements when requesting a replacement bumper and / or dot decal.
Structure 2018-02-23 · SB-10-005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
utility released a bulletin outlining reefer and dry van rub rail parts required and installation instructions.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-08-18 · SB-01-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin was originally released on march 30, 2009. utility re-released on august 18, 2017 to reflect the addition of the utm plant in mexico.
What owners report
2013-03-20 · Structure:body · 200,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.