2017 Utility Flatbed Trailers
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2017 Utility Flatbed Trailers. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2017 Utility Flatbed Trailers. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the RAD detaches from the trailer it may be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Tires
TL* the contact owns a 2017 utility flatbed trailer equipped with two harbor freight innova ultra runner tires, size 5.3x12. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17t017000 (tires); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer…
TL* the contact owns a 2017 utility flatbed trailer equipped with two harbor freight innova ultra runner tires, size 5.3x12. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17t017000 (tires); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called harbor freight (3100 highway 80 e, pearl, ms 39208) and was informed that the parts were not available. The vin was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10164364Revision to SB-08-176 (original release 01/23/2015) regarding the Enhanced Bendix Chamber Warranty Policy for Utility. The revision includes a change to the Bendix Utility DDSB Warranty Shipping Request Form.
- 10144439Utility re-issued the rear impact guard (bumber) requirements when requesting a replacement bumper and / or DOT decal.
- 10129960Utility released a bulletin outlining reefer and dry van rub rail parts required and installation instructions.
- 10117900This Bulletin was originally released on March 30, 2009. Utility re-released on August 18, 2017 to reflect the addition of the UTM Plant in Mexico.
Every Utility Flatbed Trailers model year
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