Utility Trailer 1996
Model Trailer made in 1996 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 service brakes, air .
Model 1996
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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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
02V210001 | UTILITY TRAILER MFG. CO. | from 11/16/1995 to 01/28/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 206 | MFR | UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY | 08/15/2002 | 09/12/2002 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | 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 no longer contain the guide pin resulting in a failure of the air valve. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
05/02/1998 | 1 | ||
Rear axle wheel seal failed. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
07/20/1998 | 5 | ||
Brakes failed. | |||
07/20/1998 | 2 | ||
Brakes and shoes failed. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
07/20/1998 | 2 | ||
Brakes and shoes failed. | |||
TIRES | |||
03/01/2001 | 1 | ||
While driving the right rear outside tire blew out, it ripped a 4 inch strip off the mud flap, knocked out the right rear tailight and pigtail wiring (ohio traffic crash report). nlm | |||
01/14/2001 | 1 | ||
Tire blewout while driving causing damage to the mud flap and also causing damage to another vehicle (ohio trafic crash report). nlm | |||
TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
09/25/2002 | 1 | ||
Consumer states that received a recall letter, and parts are not available. please provide any further information. nlm | |||
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | |||
07/13/1997 | 1 | ||
Trailer tongue snapped off trailer, causing loss of contro/accident. | |||
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
08/18/2008 | 1 | ||
1996 utility trailer. the trailer's right rear axle caught fire because of a hot brake. driver stopped at service plaza to put out fire. *nj ohio traffic crash report 10-0578-90. *jb |