2017 UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS RECALL - #16V674000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2017 UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS |
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| Manufacturer |
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2015 - 9/16/2016 |
| Recalled on |
9/19/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company |
| Owners Notified on |
9/20/2016 |
| # Affected |
66 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| 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. |
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