1997 UTILITY TRAILER
1 recalls, 24 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
24 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
WHEELS
Dec 30, 2005
Incident date: Feb 10, 2005
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE FRONT LEFT DUAL TIRES ON THE 1997 UTILITY BOX TRAILER CAME OFF THE WHEELS. THE WHEEL WENT THROUGH THE MEDIAN, STRUCK A GUARDRAIL FACE, JUMPED THE GUARDRAIL, JUMPED THE RIGHT AWAY FENCE AND CAME TO REST IN A FIELD. *NM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 30, 1999
EXTERNAL HEATING AND A/C UNIT DAMAGED AT TIME OF INSTALLATION. MJS
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Mar 24, 1998
LP LEAK AT REGULATOR, REPLACED REGULATOR. MJS
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 28, 1998
AXLES FAILED. MJS
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Aug 25, 1998
STOVE BROKEN, REPLACED NEW KNOBS. MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Jul 20, 1998
SHORTED OUT GFI REPLACED. MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Apr 24, 1998
BRAKES CONTINUALLY LOCK UP, ONCE RESULTING IN JACK KNIFE INTO DITCH CAUSING DAMAGE TO UNIT, REPAIRS TO BRAKE SYSTEM ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, HOWEVER CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS. MJS
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Mar 24, 1998
LP LEAK AT REGULATOR, REPLACED REGULATOR. MJS
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 28, 1998
AXLES FAILED. MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Aug 25, 1998
STOVE BROKEN, REPLACED NEW KNOBS. MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Jul 20, 1998
SHORTED OUT GFI REPLACED. MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Apr 24, 1998
BRAKES CONTINUALLY LOCK UP, ONCE RESULTING IN JACK KNIFE INTO DITCH CAUSING DAMAGE TO UNIT, REPAIRS TO BRAKE SYSTEM ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, HOWEVER CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS. MJS
SUSPENSION:REAR
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 28, 1998
AXLES FAILED. MJS
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Aug 25, 1998
STOVE BROKEN, REPLACED NEW KNOBS. MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Jul 20, 1998
SHORTED OUT GFI REPLACED. MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Apr 24, 1998
BRAKES CONTINUALLY LOCK UP, ONCE RESULTING IN JACK KNIFE INTO DITCH CAUSING DAMAGE TO UNIT, REPAIRS TO BRAKE SYSTEM ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, HOWEVER CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS. MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Mar 24, 1998
LP LEAK AT REGULATOR, REPLACED REGULATOR. MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Dec 30, 1998
Incident date: Jul 22, 1998
BRAKES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Dec 17, 1998
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
BRAKES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Dec 17, 1998
Incident date: Jul 22, 1998
BRAKES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Dec 17, 1998
Incident date: May 22, 1998
BRAKES REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Dec 14, 1998
Incident date: May 1, 1998
BRAKE SHOES SEPARATED CAUSING TRAILER TO LOCK UP AND DAMAGE BRAKES.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Oct 30, 1998
Incident date: Sep 18, 1998
FRAME FAILED,FRAME BENT ALLOWING THE LEADING EDGE OF THE TRAILER TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. (HAULMARK TRAILER MODEL MC612BS).
TRAILER HITCHES
Oct 5, 1998
KARAVAN UTILITY TRAILER KU585 1997, TRAILER TONGUE SAGGED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND REINFORCED.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 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
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14
Total Recalls
109
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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