Utility Flatbed Trailers, Refrigerated Trailers +1 more: Parking brake

Affects Utility Flatbed Trailers, Refrigerated Trailers, Dry Van Trailers · 2014–2016 — about 98K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational