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2015 UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS

2 recalls, 0 complaints - 6 TSBs

16V674000 Sep 19, 2016
EQUIPMENT
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, t... Read more
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.
66 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
16V503000 Jul 5, 2016
PARKING BRAKE
Defect Description
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 FS1CHA, FS1CHS, FS2CDHA, FS2CHA, FS2CHS, FS3CDHA, FS3CHA, FS3CHS, TS1CA, TS2CDHA, TS2CHA, VS1DC, VS1RA, VS2DX, VS2RA, VS2RAP, VS3DX, VS3RA, and VS4DX refrigerated, dry van, and flatbed trailers manufactured Jan... Read more
Consequence
If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Utility will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. Utility distributed an interim notification to owners on July 27, 2016. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Utility customer se... Read more
98,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2015 UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS

6 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
160000 STRUCTURE1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS1
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR1
SB-08-176C Aug 29, 2019
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Revision to SB-08-176 (original release 01/23/2015) regarding the Enhanced Bendix Chamber Warranty Policy for Utility. The revision includes a change to the Bendix Utility DDSB Warranty Shipping Request Form.
SB-08-176C Aug 29, 2019
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Revision to SB-08-176 (original release 01/23/2015) regarding the Enhanced Bendix Chamber Warranty Policy for Utility. The revision includes a change to the Bendix Utility DDSB Warranty Shipping Request Form.
SB-07-009 Aug 29, 2018
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Utility re-issued the rear impact guard (bumber) requirements when requesting a replacement bumper and / or DOT decal.
SB-10-005 Feb 23, 2018
160000 STRUCTURE
Utility released a bulletin outlining reefer and dry van rub rail parts required and installation instructions.
SB-10-005 Feb 23, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Utility released a bulletin outlining reefer and dry van rub rail parts required and installation instructions.
SB-01-003 Aug 18, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Bulletin was originally released on March 30, 2009. Utility re-released on August 18, 2017 to reflect the addition of the UTM Plant in Mexico.

UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS across all model years (2014, 2017).

6 Total Recalls
1 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2017 1 1 View
2016 2 0 View
2015 (current) 2 0
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Other UTILITY Models

Model Recalls Complaints
3000R 0 0 View
3000R MULTI-TEMP 0 0 View
4000D 0 0 View
4000D-X COMPOSITE 0 0 View
DRY VAN TRAILERS 0 0 View
FF2C 0 0 View
FF2CHS 0 0 View
FF2W 0 0 View