1994 Utility Trailer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1994 Utility Trailer. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1994 Utility Trailer. Newest first.
A crack occurs outboard of the axle attachment which grows and results in separation of the end of that axle, including tires and wheels, from the trailer.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Axle separation while moving can increase the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the trailers at all 8 welds on the axle to air ride beam connections for visible cracks. If a crack IS detected, the trailers will be removed from service and the axles replaced.
Owner complaints
9 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
Passenger rear tires broke off of vehicle.*mr two right rear trailer tires came off the trailer and struck three vehicles. One tire caused damage to two vehicles. another tire bounced over the median and struck a third vehicle. one person sustained minor scratches a bruises. *ph *nlm
- Tires › Tread/belt
Goodyear, st 225r75, d range ,special trailer, tire's tread has separated from the sidewall on separate occasions.*ak dot #'s have been mkhh and mdhh. *slc
- Power train › Axle assembly
Possible axle damage to trailer causing swaying and loss of control and damage to vehicle(ohio traffic crash report). *mjs
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
Brakes shoes fell apart.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
Brake shoes separated causing trailer to lock up and damage brakes and tires.
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.
- 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.
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