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HighNHTSA·16V674000·Announced 2016-09-19

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

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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