2016 Utility Flatbed Trailers Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flatbed Trailers years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2016 Utility Flatbed Trailers so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2016 Utility Flatbed Trailers recalls (2)
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Equipment
Problem: Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Flatbed trailers, model FS2CHA, manufactured January 1, 2015, to September 16, 2016, equipped with certain Conestoga XP sliding trailer tarping systems with RAD-style rear closures. In the affected trailers, the rear aerodynamic device (RAD) may separate from the rear of the tarping system, due to rivet failure.
Risk: If the RAD detaches from the trailer it may be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Utility will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting rivets with a bolted connection, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2016. Owners may contact Utility customer service at 1-818-965-1541.
Parking brake
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Utility Flatbed Trailers years
← 2015 Flatbed Trailers · 2017 Flatbed Trailers →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Flatbed Trailers | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 Flatbed Trailers | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 Flatbed Trailers | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Utility Flatbed Trailers?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Utility Flatbed Trailers?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Utility Flatbed Trailers a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flatbed Trailers model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.