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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE
02V210001UTILITY TRAILER MFG. CO.from 11/16/1995 to 01/28/2001V (Vehicle)206MFRUTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY08/15/200209/12/2002
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryFailure 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 SummarySealco 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.
NotesAlso, 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 datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
05/02/19981
 Rear axle wheel seal failed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
07/20/19985
 Brakes failed.
07/20/19982
 Brakes and shoes failed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
07/20/19982
 Brakes and shoes failed.
TIRES
03/01/20011
 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
01/14/20011
 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
09/25/20021
 Consumer states that received a recall letter, and parts are not available. please provide any further information. nlm
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
07/13/19971
 Trailer tongue snapped off trailer, causing loss of contro/accident.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
08/18/20081
 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