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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- 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 of the tarping system, due to rivet failure.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
On certain flatbed trailers made between January 2015 and September 2016, the rear aerodynamic device (RAD) on the Conestoga XP sliding tarp system can separate from the rear of the tarping system because the mounting rivets fail.
If the RAD detaches while the trailer is on the road, it can become a road hazard for other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. Dealers will replace the mounting rivets with a bolted connection at no charge. Owners will be notified by Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, and you can also contact Utility customer service at 1-818-965-1541. Check your trailer's VIN for open recalls and schedule the repair with an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Utility Flatbed Trailers | 201520162017 |
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