Recall 16V503000: 2014–2016 Utility DRY Van Trailers, 2014–2016 Utility Flatbed Trailers, 2014–2016 Utility Refrigerated Trailers

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Jul 5, 2016
Vehicles affected
98,000
Models
3
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2014 Utility DRY Van Trailers
  • 2015 Utility DRY Van Trailers
  • 2016 Utility DRY Van Trailers
  • 2014 Utility Flatbed Trailers
  • 2015 Utility Flatbed Trailers
  • 2016 Utility Flatbed Trailers
  • 2014 Utility Refrigerated Trailers
  • 2015 Utility Refrigerated Trailers
  • 2016 Utility Refrigerated Trailers

Details

NHTSA campaign
16V503000
Manufacturer
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Owner letters
Aug 18, 2016
Components
Parking brake (Brakes)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology