NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Utility Flatbed Trailers
The 2017 Utility Flatbed Trailers has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Utility dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2017 Utility Flatbed Trailers. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #16V674000Reported September 19, 2016 · Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Defect 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.
Safety consequence
If the RAD detaches from the trailer it may be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
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.