1995 Utility Trailer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1995 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 1995 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
12 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Trailer hitches
Latch on the trailer hitch was loose causing swaying which broke the chains causing loss of control and collision of the trailer unit (ohio traffic crash report). Mjs
- Wheels › Rim
Inside rims had stress cracks around the stud holes which caused the studs to break off and the wheels to come off the flatbed trailer. (Ohio traffic crash report).
- Structure › Frame and members
(Fifth wheel trailer model 37rk)wooden chassis attached to the frame with small 1/4 inch self tapping screws, which began to shear off resulting in the front end of the 5TH wheel chassis to detached from the frame and move.
- Tires
Two tires fell off of rear axle on trailer and struck other vehicle. (Ohio traffic crash report).
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Damon 5TH wheel trailer experienced axle failure, resulting in premature wear of tires.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes repaired several times.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes repaired several times.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes repaired several times.
- Service brakes, air
Brakes caught on fire.(ohio state police report).
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly
Karavan trailer model no.ku-3000-76-10, when assembled one leaf spring was initially put on backwards resulting in the axel locking up.
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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