2017 UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS
The 2017 UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2017 UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS, potentially affecting up to 66 vehicles.
Recall 16V674000 — EQUIPMENT
| 66 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 UTILITY FLATBED TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH TWO HARBOR FREIGHT INNOVA ULTRA RUNNER TIRES, SIZE 5.3X12. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17T017000 (TIRES); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED HARBOR FREIGHT (3100 HIGHWAY 80 E, PEARL, MS 39208) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Safety Rating for the 2017 UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS
- 2014 UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS — 0 complaints
- 2015 UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS — 0 complaints
- 2016 UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS — 0 complaints
- 2017 UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS (current)
Other UTILITY Models
- UTILITY TRAILER — 109 total complaints
- UTILITY VS2RA — 6 total complaints
- UTILITY TRLU-6414LEO-252 — 3 total complaints
- UTILITY Refrigerated van — 2 total complaints
- UTILITY 3000R — 1 total complaint
- UTILITY 4000D-X COMPOSITE — 1 total complaint
- UTILITY FF2C — 1 total complaint
- UTILITY VS1DC — 1 total complaint