Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.

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September 19, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Rivet Failure may Cause RAD to Detach

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.

NHTSA ID: 16V674000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 66

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 80.3

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July 5, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 FS1CHA, FS1CHS, FS2CDHA, FS2CHA, FS2CHS, FS3CDHA, FS3CHA, FS3CHS, TS1CA, TS2CDHA, TS2CHA, VS1DC, VS1RA, VS2DX, VS2RA, VS2RAP, VS3DX, VS3RA, and VS4DX refrigerated, dry van, and flatbed trailers manufactured January 1, 2014, to March 4, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves. These valves may have been improperly machined which may cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.

NHTSA ID: 16V503000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 98,000

Consequence Summary:

If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action:

Utility will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. Utility distributed an interim notification to owners on July 27, 2016. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Utility customer service at 1-800-423-6591.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 31.82

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