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2017 UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS

1 recalls, 1 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

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
TIRES1
TIRES Feb 1, 2018
Incident date: Feb 1, 2018
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 E... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2017 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

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2017 (current) 1 1
2016 2 0 View
2015 2 0 View
2014 1 0 View

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