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2014-2016 Utility Dry Van Trailers, Utility Flatbed Trailers and others recall: parking brake

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company reported this safety recall on July 5, 2016. It covers about 98,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
98,000
reported
Jul 5, 2016
owners notified
Aug 18, 2016

Parking brake

What is wrong
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 FS1CHA, FS1CHS, FS2CDHA, FS2CHA, FS2CHS, FS3CDHA, FS3CHA, FS3CHS, TS1CA, TS2CDHA, TS2CHA, VS1DC, VS1RA, VS2DX, VS2RA, VS2RAP, VS3DX, VS3RA, and VS4DX refrigerated, dry van, and flatbed trailers manufactured January 1, 2014, to March 4, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves. These valves may have been improperly machined which may cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
Risk
If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Utility will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. Utility distributed an interim notification to owners on July 27, 2016. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Utility customer service at 1‑800‑423‑6591.

Recall number 16V503000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V503000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2016 Utility Dry Van Trailers, Utility Flatbed Trailers and others parking brake?

Yes. Recall 16V503000, reported on July 5, 2016, covers about 98,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V503000?

Utility will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. Utility distributed an interim notification to owners on July 27, 2016. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Utility customer service at 1‑800‑423‑6591.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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