2001 UTILITY TRAILER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 UTILITY TRAILER
The 2001 UTILITY TRAILER has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Electric (1 complaint), Tires (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 UTILITY TRAILER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2001 UTILITY TRAILER, potentially affecting up to 2,826 vehicles.
Recall 02V139003 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 2,620 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-5 TRAILER SPRING BRAKE VALVE ASSEMBLIES, THE MOLDED RUBBER FACE OF THE INLET/EXHAUST VALVE (I/E VALVE) COMPONENT OF THE AFFECTED VALVES CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VALVE'S METAL INSERT. AIR CAN BE TRAPPED BY A SEPARATED I/E VALVE CAUSING IT TO BALLOON AND BLOCK THE EXHAUST PASSAGE OF THE TRAILER SPRING BRAKE CIRCUIT.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES BEING UNABLE TO APPLY THE TRAILER PARKING/EMERGENCY SPRING BRAKES DURING PARKING IN THE EVENT OF A TRAILER SUPPLY LINE FAILURE. UNINTENDED ROLLAWAY COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT OR ANY BYSTANDERS.
Remedy: BENDIX WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE...
View full details →Recall 02V210001 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 206 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLIES, THERE IS A RECESSED AREA ON TOP OF THE VALVE IN WHICH A BRASS GUIDE PIN FITS DOWN INSIDE THE BODY OF THE VALVE AND IS HELD IN PLACE BY A STEEL SNAP RING. THE RECESSED AREA ALLOWS ACCUMULATION OF WATER, DIRT, AND/OR CHEMICALS TO BUILD UP BEHIND THE SNAP...
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE VALVE IN AN EMPTY OR LIGHTLY LOADED TRAILER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION COULD RESULT IN A HARD APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES, POSSIBLY LOCKING UP THE TRAILER WHEELS AND RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SEALCO WILL PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO ITS CUSTOMERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 UTILITY TRAILER
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 UTILITY TRAILER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Electric | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2001 UTILITY TRAILER LOST A REAR DUAL TANDEM TIRE THAT ALSO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0608-89. *JB
2001 UTILITY TRAILER CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TS IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LEFT FRONT TRAILER BRAKE OR BEARING CAUGHT ON FIRE, WHICH CAUSED THE TRAILER TO CATCH ON FIRE. *JB
2001 UTILITY TRAILER CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TS IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LEFT FRONT TRAILER BRAKE OR BEARING CAUGHT ON FIRE, WHICH CAUSED THE TRAILER TO CATCH ON FIRE. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2001 UTILITY TRAILER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 UTILITY TRAILER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 UTILITY TRAILER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 UTILITY TRAILER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the UTILITY TRAILER
- 1996 UTILITY TRAILER — 9 complaints
- 1997 UTILITY TRAILER — 24 complaints
- 1998 UTILITY TRAILER — 13 complaints
- 1999 UTILITY TRAILER — 16 complaints
- 2000 UTILITY TRAILER — 4 complaints
- 2001 UTILITY TRAILER (current)
- 2003 UTILITY TRAILER — 1 complaint
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