Utility Recalls 2015-2017 Flatbed Trailers Due to Tarping System Defect
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company is recalling 2015-2017 Flatbed trailers because the rear aerodynamic device may detach, creating a road hazard.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The defect poses a risk of harm by creating a road hazard that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Flatbed trailers, model FS2CHA, manufactured between January 1, 2015, and September 16, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with certain Conestoga XP sliding trailer tarping systems featuring RAD-style rear closures.
The recall addresses a defect where the rear aerodynamic device (RAD) may separate from the rear of the tarping system due to rivet failure. If the RAD detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Utility will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting rivets with a bolted connection at no charge. The recall began on September 20, 2016. Owners may contact Utility customer service at 1-818-965-1541 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS
- Brand
- UTILITY
- Manufacturer
- Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Trailer
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 66
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- FLATBED TRAILERS
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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