Utility Trailer 1994
Model Trailer made in 1994 by Utility got 9 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and service brakes, hydraulic. There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 1994
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V205000 | UTILITY TRAILER MFG. CO. | from 10/01/1991 to 01/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 4506 | 10/13/1995 | MFR | UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY | 10/13/1995 | 11/01/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Axle separation while moving can increase the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: suspension; single axle; rear.vehicle description: dual and single axle refrigerated and dry van semi-trailers with hendrickson ht190, neway rl196, or ar-93 air ride suspensions, and dana model d22ax503 or rockwell model tn4670 or tn4671 axles.note: 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 utility at 1-800-698-7731. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/04/1999 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 06/29/1998 | 3 | ||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 08/21/1998 | 1 | ||
| Brakes shoes fell apart. | |||
| 05/29/1998 | 4 | ||
| Brake shoes separated causing trailer to lock up and damage brakes and tires. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 06/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 04/25/1997 | 10 | ||
| 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 | |||