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2001 UTILITY TRAILER

2 recalls, 3 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
206 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: UTILITY TRAILER MFG. CO.
02V139003 May 16, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-5 TRAILER SPRING BRAKE VALVE ASSEMBLIES, THE MOLDED RUBBER FACE OF THE INLET/EXHAUST VALVE (I/E VALVE) COMPONENT OF THE AFFECTED VALVES CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VALVE'S METAL INSERT. AIR CAN BE TRAPPED BY A SEPARATED I/E VALVE CAUSING IT TO BALLOON AND BLOCK... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES BEING UNABLE TO APPLY THE TRAILER PARKING/EMERGENCY SPRING BRAKES DURING PARKING IN THE EVENT OF A TRAILER SUPPLY LINE FAILURE. UNINTENDED ROLLAWAY COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT OR ANY BYSTANDER... Read more
Remedy
BENDIX WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 BENDIX AT 440-329-9000 OR UTILITY TRAI... Read more
2,620 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: UTILITY TRAILER MFG. CO.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints 2 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
TIRES1
TIRES Sep 17, 2009
Incident date: Aug 30, 2009
2001 UTILITY TRAILER LOST A REAR DUAL TANDEM TIRE THAT ALSO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0608-89. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC Dec 1, 2006
Incident date: Sep 5, 2006
2001 UTILITY TRAILER CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TS IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LEFT FRONT TRAILER BRAKE OR BEARING CAUGHT ON FIRE, WHICH CAUSED THE TRAILER TO CATCH ON FIRE. *JB
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 1, 2006
Incident date: Sep 5, 2006
2001 UTILITY TRAILER CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TS IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LEFT FRONT TRAILER BRAKE OR BEARING CAUGHT ON FIRE, WHICH CAUSED THE TRAILER TO CATCH ON FIRE. *JB
Fire

Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 UTILITY TRAILER

4 manufacturer communications from 3 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
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

UTILITY TRAILER - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2012 0 1 View
2003 0 1 View
2001 (current) 2 3
2000 2 4 View
1999 1 16 View
1998 2 13 View
1997 1 24 View
1996 1 9 View
1995 1 12 View
1994 1 9 View
1993 1 7 View
1992 1 7 View
1991 1 2 View

Other UTILITY Models

Model Recalls Complaints
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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