Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company | NHTSA Recall #16V674000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V674000 by Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company. Affecting 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 Includes 66 affected units, Rivet Failure may Cause RAD to Detach, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.