1992 UTILITY TRAILER
1 recalls, 7 complaints - 4 TSBs
95V205000 Oct 13, 1995
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
A CRACK OCCURS OUTBOARD OF THE AXLE ATTACHMENT WHICH GROWS AND RESULTS IN SEPARATION OF THE END OF THAT AXLE, INCLUDING TIRES AND WHEELS, FROM THE TRAILER.
Consequence
AXLE SEPARATION WHILE MOVING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILERS AT ALL 8 WELDS ON THE AXLE TO AIR RIDE BEAM CONNECTIONS FOR VISIBLE CRACKS. IF A CRACK IS DETECTED, THE TRAILERS WILL BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND THE AXLES REPLACED.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
TIRES
Mar 31, 2015
Incident date: Mar 29, 2015
I HAVE 2 BLUESTAR TIRES THAT I WAS TOLD ARE NOT PART OF THE RECALL. THE PLACE I BOUGHT THE TIRES FROM IS VERY ADAMANT SAYING THESE TIRES ARE NOT PART OF THE RECALL. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH A 2 WHEEL TRAILER WHICH THE TIRES ARE MOUNTED ON. I HEARD A LOUD POP SOUND AND I STOPPED TO FIND OUT W... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Mar 22, 2010
Incident date: Feb 17, 2009
1992 UTILITY BOX/ VAN TRAILER. LUG NUTS ON REAR TRAILER AXLE SHEERED OFF AND CAUSED A WHEEL TO OFF THE TRAILER. *BF THE DRIVER NOTICED THE TRAILER WAS LEANING TO THE LEFT AND PULLED OVER. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0309-90 UPDATED 05/03/10 *BF
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Apr 21, 1999
Incident date: Jan 24, 1999
BRAKES ON RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT AXLE OF TRAILER CAUGHT FIRE.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).
Fire
TRAILER HITCHES
Mar 4, 1999
Incident date: Jan 15, 1999
CABLE BROKE RESULTING IN TRAILER STRIKING THE FIRST VEHICLE ON THE TRAILER.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Dec 17, 1998
Incident date: Jul 7, 1998
BRAKES FELL APART.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Dec 14, 1998
Incident date: May 28, 1998
BRAKE SHOES SEPARATED CAUSING TRAILER TO LOCK UP AND DAMAGE BRAKES. NOT AIR BAG COMPLAINT (E.G., SEAT BELT, TRAILER SUSPENSION AIR BAG, ETC). ADDED ON 09-07-1999. *AK
AIR BAGS
Dec 14, 1998
Incident date: Jul 7, 1998
AIR BAG FAILED, UNSPECIFICED REASON.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 UTILITY TRAILER
4 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 1 |
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 TRAILER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the UTILITY TRAILER across all model years (1991, 2001).
14
Total Recalls
109
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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