Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V020000 Reported January 20, 2012

Liftgate battery box mounting

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company · N/A · 95 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V020000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
95
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 20, 2012

Defect Summary

Utility manufacturing company (utility) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 utility vs1dc and vs2dx dry vans manufactured from december 2010 through august 2011, and equipped with an optional liftgate battery box. the mounting plates used for mounting single or double battery boxes on trailers may be the incorrect size and some may also have been misoriented during installation.

Safety Consequence

Battery boxes mounted with the incorrect size or improperly oriented mounting plates can become detached from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Utility will notify owners and dealers will inspect the mounting plates and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification has already begun. owners may contact utility trailer manufacturing company at 1-626-854-7215.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company dealer and reference recall ID 12V020000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V020000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V020000?

NHTSA recall 12V020000 was issued by Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company on January 20, 2012. It addresses: Liftgate battery box mounting. The recall affects approximately 95 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V020000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.