1996 UTILITY TRAILER
1 recalls, 9 complaints - 4 TSBs
02V210001 Aug 15, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Defect Description
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 T... Read more
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 TIME SHOULD CONTACT SEALCO AT 602-253-1007 OR UTILITY AT 626-... Read more
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 30, 2008
Incident date: Aug 18, 2008
1996 UTILITY TRAILER. THE TRAILER'S RIGHT REAR AXLE CAUGHT FIRE BECAUSE OF A HOT BRAKE. DRIVER STOPPED AT SERVICE PLAZA TO PUT OUT FIRE. *NJ OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT 10-0578-90. *JB
Fire
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 30, 2002
Incident date: Sep 25, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER, AND PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. NLM
TIRES
May 30, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT REAR OUTSIDE TIRE BLEW OUT, IT RIPPED A 4 INCH STRIP OFF THE MUD FLAP, KNOCKED OUT THE RIGHT REAR TAILIGHT AND PIGTAIL WIRING (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM
TIRES
Apr 6, 2001
Incident date: Jan 14, 2001
TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE MUD FLAP AND ALSO CAUSING DAMAGE TO ANOTHER VEHICLE (OHIO TRAFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Dec 17, 1998
Incident date: Jul 20, 1998
BRAKES FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Dec 14, 1998
Incident date: May 2, 1998
REAR AXLE WHEEL SEAL FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Dec 14, 1998
Incident date: Jul 20, 1998
BRAKES AND SHOES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Dec 14, 1998
Incident date: Jul 20, 1998
BRAKES AND SHOES FAILED.
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Sep 18, 1997
Incident date: Jul 13, 1997
TRAILER TONGUE SNAPPED OFF TRAILER, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTRO/ACCIDENT.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 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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