2001 Utility Trailer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2001 Utility Trailer. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 2001 Utility Trailer. Newest first.
On certain trailers equipped with spring brake control valve assemblies, there IS a recessed area on top of the valve in which a brass guide pin fits down inside the body of the valve and IS held in place by a steel snap ring. the recessed area allows accumulation of water, dirt, and/or chemicals to build up behind the snap ring to the point where it will…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure of the valve in an empty or lightly loaded trailer while the vehicle IS in motion could result in a hard application of the spring brakes, possibly locking up the trailer wheels and resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sealco will provide a repair kit and installation instructions to its customers free of charge. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sealco at 602-253-1007 or utility at 626-965-1541.
On certain trailers equipped with bendix SR-5 trailer spring brake valve assemblies, the molded rubber face of the inlet/exhaust valve (i/e valve) component of the affected valves can separate from the valve's metal insert. air can be trapped by a separated i/e valve causing it to balloon and block the exhaust passage of the trailer spring brake circuit.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can result in the affected vehicles being unable to apply the trailer parking/emergency spring brakes during parking in the event of a trailer supply line failure. unintended rollaway could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death to the vehicle occupant or any bystanders.
Remedy
Bendix will notify customers and provide a repair kit and installation instructions free of charge. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bendix at 440-329-9000 or utility trailer at 1-800-423-6591.
Owner complaints
2 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
2001 utility trailer lost a rear dual tandem tire that also hit another vehicle on the ohio turnpike. *kb ohio traffic crash report # 10-0608-89. *Jb
- Service brakes, electric · Unknown or other
2001 utility trailer caught on fire. *ts it was discovered that the left front trailer brake or bearing caught on fire, which caused the trailer to catch on fire. *jb
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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