EquipmentRecall 16V-674 · 2015–2017 Utility Flatbed Trailers
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company recall 16V-674 covers 66 2015–2017 Utility Flatbed Trailers for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V674000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the RAD detaches from the trailer it may be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
80%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2015 to September 16, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.