OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

95V113000

Unknown Or Other

Reported Jun 2, 1995 · UTILITY TRAILER MFG. CO.

Summary

THE VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL WELDS ON THE CARGO TIE DOWN DEVICES WERE NOT PROPERLY WELDED.

Consequence

THE CARGO TIE DOWNS CAN SEPARATE CAUSING THE LOSS OF CARGO INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS AND, IF NECESSARY, REWELD ALL IMPROPER WELDS.

Notes

SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; OTHER PIECES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FLATBED AND "TAUTLINER" TRAILER MODELS BUILT WITH OPTIONAL CARGO-SECURING CHAIN DEVICES RECESSED IN THE FLOOR.NOTE: 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 UTILITY AT 1-800-423-6591. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1995 Utility TS1CHE 1995 Utility Tautliner 1995 Utility FS2CHAE 1995 Utility FS2CHE 1995 Utility FS3CHAE 1995 Utility FS2CDHE 1995 Utility TS2CHE 1994 Utility FS2CDHE 1994 Utility Tautliner 1994 Utility TS1CHE 1994 Utility FS2CHAE 1994 Utility TS2CHE 1994 Utility FS2CHE 1994 Utility FS3CHAE

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