UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS 2017: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V674000

Make Model Year
UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-09-20 2016-09-19 2016-09-19

Production Dates: 2015-01-01 - 2016-09-16

Manufacturers Involved: Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 66

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company "Utility" is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Flatbed trailers, model FS2CHA, manufactured January 1, 2015, to September 16, 2016, equipped with certain Conestoga XP sliding trailer tarping systems with RAD-style rear closures. In the affected trailers, the rear aerodynamic device "RAD" may separate from the rear of the tarping system, due to rivet failure.

Consequence

If the RAD detaches from the trailer it may be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Utility will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting rivets with a bolted connection, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2016. Owners may contact Utility customer service at 1-818-965-1541.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.