Recall 16V674000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2015-2017 UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS
RECALL This recall affects up to 66 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V674000 |
| Manufacturer | Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 66 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Flatbed trailers, model FS2CHA, manufactured January 1, 2015, to September 16, 2016, equipped with certain Conestoga XP sliding trailer tarping systems with RAD-style rear closures. In the affected trailers, the rear aerodynamic device (RAD) may separate from the rear of the tarping system, due to rivet failure.
Safety Consequence
If the RAD detaches from the trailer it may be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Utility will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting rivets with a bolted connection, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2016. Owners may contact Utility customer service at 1-818-965-1541.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V676000 | 2022 UTILITY UTILITY TRAILER | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 260 | |
| 17V483000 | 2017 UTILITY VS2RA | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 35 | |
| 16V503000 | 2016 UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS | PARKING BRAKE | 98,000 | |
| 15V774000 | 2015 UTILITY VS2RA | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER | 10 | |
| 15V063000 | 2014 UTILITY VS1RA | PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR | 3,111 | |
| 14V463000 | 2013 UTILITY VS1RA | STRUCTURE | 2,098 | |
| 14V221000 | 2015 UTILITY VS2RA | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 507 | |
| 12V298000 | 2013 UTILITY VS2DX | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE | 16 | |
| 12V020000 | 2011 UTILITY VS1DC | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 95 | |
| 11V191000 | 2011 UTILITY VS2RA | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC | 105 |