1999 UTILITY TRAILER
1 recalls, 16 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
16 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 3 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | 2 |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Feb 1, 2001
TIRE SIZE 75016, COMMERCIAL TRAILER TIRE, TIRES HAVE FIFTY PERCENT OF TREAD LIFE LEFT. THREE TIRES HAVE FAILED WITH SIX TO EIGHT INCHES OF TREAD SEPARATING FROM THE TIRE, ALL TIRES STAYED INFLATED. *AK DOT NUMBERS 1300 AND 279 FAILED. *SLC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 8, 2000
THE LIGHT OVER THE DINING ROOM TABLE FELL OFF. NLM
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Sep 8, 2000
Incident date: Sep 6, 1999
DRIVERS SIDE REAR AXLE WHEEL SHEARED OFF DUE TO SHEARED LUGS (DEXTER AXLE). NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Sep 8, 2000
ELECTRICAL WIRES WERE POORLY ROUTED CAUSING SHORT OUT LEAVING NO LIGHT OR ELECTRIC BRAKES. NLM
EQUIPMENT
Sep 8, 2000
THE LANDING GEAR ON THE FRONT IS TOO LIGHT FOR THE TRAILER. NLM
EQUIPMENT
Sep 8, 2000
TWO OF THE FOUR WATER TANKS HAVE FALLEN OFF THE VEHICLE ONTO THE AXLE BECAUSE THE WELDED METAL WAS TOO THIN AND WHEN HEATED IT CRACKED CAUSING THE TANKS TO FALL. CONSUMER BELIEVES THESE FAILURES RESULTED FROM POOR DESIGN AND POOR CONSTRUCTION. NLM
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
Sep 8, 2000
JACKS FAILED TWICE. NLM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 14, 1999
THE LIGHT OVER THE DINING ROOM TABLE FELL OFF. NLM
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
Dec 14, 1999
JACKS FAILED TWICE. NLM
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Dec 14, 1999
Incident date: Sep 6, 1999
DRIVERS SIDE REAR AXLE WHEEL SHEARED OFF DUE TO SHEARED LUGS (DEXTER AXLE). NLM
EQUIPMENT
Dec 14, 1999
TWO OF THE FOUR WATER TANKS HAVE FALLEN OFF THE VEHICLE ONTO THE AXLE BECAUSE THE WELDED METAL WAS TOO THIN AND WHEN HEATED IT CRACKED CAUSING THE TANKS TO FALL. CONSUMER BELIEVES THESE FAILURES RESULTED FROM POOR DESIGN AND POOR CONSTRUCTION. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Dec 14, 1999
ELECTRICAL WIRES WERE POORLY ROUTED CAUSING SHORT OUT LEAVING NO LIGHT OR ELECTRIC BRAKES. NLM
EQUIPMENT
Dec 14, 1999
THE LANDING GEAR ON THE FRONT IS TOO LIGHT FOR THE TRAILER. NLM
TRAILER HITCHES
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Jan 4, 1999
(PULLRIGHT 5TH WHEEL TRAILER HITCH) LATCHING PIVOT WELD ON THE HITCH BROKE COMPLETEY OFF, REPAIRED BY REWELDING HOWEVER BROKE AGAIN, THIRD REPAIR WAS REPLACING PIVOT WITH BOLT AND NUT HOWEVER THREE OF THE FOUR BOLTS BROKE COMPLETELY THROUGH. MJS
TRAILER HITCHES
Jul 30, 1999
1999 32FT S C ROYAL VOYAGER PRESIDENTIAL TRAILER WAS MANUFACTURED WITH AN UNSAFE EXTREMELY HEAVY TONGUE WEIGHT. MJS
TRAILER HITCHES
Feb 16, 1999
TRAVEL TRAILER (DUTCHMEN) EXPERIENCES EXCESSIVE TONGUE WEIGHT OVERLOAD, WHEN TRAVELING WITH ITEMS.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 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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