The worst 2016 Utility Dry Van Trailers problems
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Recalls 1
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 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Utility Dry Van Trailers 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Revision to SB-08-176 (original release 01/23/2015) regarding the Enhanced Bendix Chamber Warranty Policy...
- Utility re-issued the rear impact guard (bumber) requirements when requesting a replacement bumper and /...
- Utility released a bulletin outlining reefer and dry van rub rail parts required and installation...
- This Bulletin was originally released on March 30, 2009
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Questions about the 2016 Utility Dry Van Trailers
Is the 2016 Utility Dry Van Trailers reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2016 Utility Dry Van Trailers.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Utility Dry Van Trailers?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2016 Utility Dry Van Trailers have?
1 recall, covering parking brake.
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