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.
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company – Rivet Failure may Cause RAD to Detach
| Report Received Date | 09/19/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V674000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the RAD detaches from the trailer it may be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 66 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V674000) |
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