Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company: Safety Recalls in 1986

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company in 1986. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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January 3, 1986

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUSPENSION:TWIN I-BEAM:SOLID:FRONT KING PIN

A FORGING DEFECT IS PRESENT IN THE DANA SEMI TRAILER KING PIN WHICH CAUSES IT TO FAIL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: KING PIN FAILURE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

NHTSA ID: 86V014000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 4,400

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

REPLACE THE FRONT SUBFRAME WHICH INCLUDES THE KING PIN.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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