NHTSA Recall 16V503000: Parking brake
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 98,000 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Utility Dry van Trailers.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V503000 |
|---|---|
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Report received | July 5, 2016 |
| Owner notification | August 18, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V503000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Utility Dry van Trailers | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Utility Flatbed Trailers | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Utility Refrigerated Trailers | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.