1991 UTILITY TRAILER Recall

Campaign:: 95V205000 on 10/31/1995
Component:: Suspension:rear
Manufactured:: 09/30/1991 - 12/31/1994
Affected:: 4,506
Defect:: A crack occurs outboard of the axle attachment which grows and results in separation of the end of that axle, including tires and wheels, from the trailer.
Consequence:: Axle separation while moving can increase the risk of a vehicle accident.
Correction:: Dealers will inspect the trailers at all 8 welds on the axle to air ride beam connections for visible cracks. if a crack is detected, the trailers will be removed from service and the axles replaced.
Notes:: System: suspension; single axle; rear.vehicle description: dual and single axle refrigerated and dry van semi-trailers with "hendrickson" ht190, "neway" rl196, or ar-93 "air ride" suspensions, and "dana" model d22ax503 or "rockwell" model tn4670 or tn4671 axles.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 1-800-698-7731. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

1991 UTILITY TRAILER TSBs (3)

Bulletin:: SB-01-003
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: This bulletin was originally released on march 30, 2009. utility re-released on august 18, 2017 to reflect the addition of the utm plant in mexico.
Bulletin:: SB-10-005
Component:: 160000 structure
Summary:: Utility released a bulletin outlining reefer and dry van rub rail parts required and installation instructions.
Bulletin:: SB-07-009
Component:: 162200 structure:body:bumpers
Summary:: Utility re-issued the rear impact guard (bumber) requirements when requesting a replacement bumper and / or dot decal.