UTILITY FS2CHAE 1994: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V113000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| UTILITY | FS2CHAE | 1994 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-05-23 | 1995-06-02 | 1995-06-12 |
Production Dates: 1993-09-01 - 1995-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 421
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL WELDS ON THE CARGO TIE DOWN DEVICES WERE NOT PROPERLY WELDED.
THE CARGO TIE DOWNS CAN SEPARATE CAUSING THE LOSS OF CARGO INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND INJURY.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS AND, IF NECESSARY, REWELD ALL IMPROPER WELDS.
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; OTHER PIECES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FLATBED AND "TAUTLINER" TRAILER MODELS BUILT WITH OPTIONAL CARGO-SECURING CHAIN DEVICES RECESSED IN THE FLOOR.NOTE: 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 UTILITY AT 1-800-423-6591. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
