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Campaign 21V243 Posted April 7, 2021 2,752 units

2006-2021 Utility Trailer VS2/VS3 Recall 21V243: Weld

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 23, 2026

21V243 affects 2,752 2006-2021 Utility Trailer VS2DX, VS2DC, and VS3DX trailers for a missing slider-rail weld. Repair is free at a franchised Utility Trailer dealer.

Utility Trailer is recalling 2,752 2006-2021 VS2DX, VS2DC, and VS3DX trailers under recall 21V243 because a horizontal weld for the slider rail in super doubles and pintle hook use was missing. Without that weld, the slider rail can detach from the trailer and raise crash risk; Utility Trailer dealers will complete the repair free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The recalled part is a mild steel reinforcing angle on 2006-2021 Utility Trailer VS2DX, VS2DC, and VS3DX dry van trailers equipped for super doubles or pintle hook operation. That angle helps tie the pintle hook tube assembly to the slider rail, the frame section that lets the trailer suspension slide for weight balance. With the weld in place, the rail and reinforcing angle share the loads from pulling a connected trailer.

On affected Glade Springs built trailers, an engineering drawing change removed the weld detail, so the horizontal weld was left off. Without that weld, the reinforcing angle is not fully attached to the slider rail. Loads from super doubles or pintle hook use can concentrate around the bolted connection instead of being carried through the welded joint.

Owners or fleet technicians can see a crack at the bolt collar securing the pintle hook tube assembly to the slider rail. That crack is the warning sign to stop using the pintle hook setup until the trailer is inspected and repaired.

Who's affected?

Covers VS2DX, VS2DC, and VS3DX trailers from 2006-2021, all tied to the same body or structural component.

2013 Utility Trailer VS2DX body or structural component
2007 Utility Trailer VS2DC body or structural component
2012 Utility Trailer VS2DC body or structural component
2013 Utility Trailer VS2DC body or structural component
2017 Utility Trailer VS2DC body or structural component
Units affected2,752
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

A matching model year and model name does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.

What's the safety risk?

The risk is slider rail detachment from the trailer, which increases crash risk. A crack at the bolt collar securing the pintle hook tube assembly to the slider rail is the warning sign to treat seriously. Schedule the dealer inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Utility Trailer dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2021 Utility Trailer VS2DX, VS2DC, or VS3DX trailer is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Utility Trailer dealer to schedule the free slider-rail weld inspection and added-weld repair.
  3. Bring the owner letter if you have it, and reference recall number 21V243 and Utility Trailer recall SB-07-015 when you call.
  4. Ask the dealer whether the trailer needs any use limits before the weld inspection is complete.
  5. Call Utility Trailer customer service at 1-800-423-6591 if you need help finding a dealer or confirming the repair path.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Utility Trailer technician inspects the slider rail area used for super doubles or pintle hook operation and checks whether the horizontal weld is present where the mild steel angle attaches to the rail. If the weld is missing, the dealer adds it. The recall repair is available now, and inspection, parts, and labor are free under campaign 21V243. Bring the trailer to a Utility Trailer dealer and ask the service desk to confirm the work is filed under Utility Trailer recall SB-07-015.

Timeline

April 7, 2021 NHTSA published the recall
April 7, 2021 Dealer notification began
April 7, 2021 Dealer notification ended
April 9, 2021 Owner notification mailed
April 12, 2021 VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
April 12, 2021 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V243?

Recall 21V243 covers 2,752 2006-2021 Utility Trailer VS2DX, VS2DC, and VS3DX trailers. The horizontal weld that attaches a mild steel angle to the slider rail for super doubles or pintle hook operations can be missing, which can let the slider rail detach and increase crash risk.

What should I do if my 2006-2021 Utility Trailer VS2DX, VS2DC, or VS3DX is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 21V243. If it is, contact a franchised Utility Trailer dealer to schedule the inspection. The dealer will inspect the slider rail area and add the weld if needed. Reference recall number SB-07-015 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Utility Trailer dealers will inspect the trailer and add the missing weld if needed free of charge.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is slider rail detachment. If the weld is missing, the rail can separate from the trailer during operation, increasing the risk of a crash. The dealer repair path is inspection first, then weld installation if the trailer needs it.

When were owners notified about recall 21V243?

Utility Trailer mailed owner notification letters on April 9, 2021. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN and call Utility Trailer customer service at 1-800-423-6591 with recall number SB-07-015.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V243000
Utility Trailer customer service1-800-423-6591
NHTSA recall #21V243
NHTSA recall # (full)21V243000

Source documents

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