Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1997 Utility Trailer peaked in 1998, with 6 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1997 Utility Trailer
Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Dec 15, 1997 to Dec 22, 2005.
Recall campaigns covering this model year1206 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1010.0 times the median 1997 vehicle
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
60% of complaints about the 1997 Utility Trailer name brakes
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 1997 Utility Trailer
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02V-210-001 | Aug 15, 2002 | On certain trailers equipped with spring brake control valve assemblies, there is a recessed area on top of the valve in which a brass guide pin… | Brakes | 206 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1997 Utility Trailer
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
10 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Dec 22, 2005Failure Feb 10, 2005Naples, FLWheels
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE FRONT LEFT DUAL TIRES ON THE 1997 UTILITY BOX TRAILER CAME OFF THE WHEELS. THE WHEEL WENT THROUGH THE MEDIAN, STRUCK A GUARDRAIL FACE, JUMPED THE GUARDRAIL, JUMPED THE RIGHT AWAY FENCE AND CAME TO REST IN A FIELD. *NM
NHTSA complaint 10146478 - Filed Nov 4, 1999Rockford, ILUnknown or other
EXTERNAL HEATING AND A/C UNIT DAMAGED AT TIME OF INSTALLATION. MJS
NHTSA complaint 549392 - Filed Feb 23, 1999Failure Mar 24, 1998Yellville, ARAlternator/generator/regulator, Electrical system, Wiring, Recreational vehicle/trailer
STOVE BROKEN, REPLACED NEW KNOBS. MJS
NHTSA complaint 544030 - Filed Nov 1, 1998Failure Jul 1, 1998Medicine L, KSService brakes, Foundation components
BRAKES FAILED.
NHTSA complaint 542896 - Filed Nov 1, 1998Failure Jul 22, 1998Medicine L, KSService brakes, Foundation components
BRAKES FAILED.
NHTSA complaint 542895 - Filed Nov 1, 1998Failure Jul 22, 1998Medicine L, KSService brakes, Foundation components
BRAKES FAILED.
NHTSA complaint 542882 - Filed Nov 1, 1998Failure May 22, 1998Medicine L, KSService brakes, Foundation components
BRAKES REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES.
NHTSA complaint 542881 - Filed Oct 26, 1998Failure May 1, 1998Medicine L, KSService brakes, Pads
BRAKE SHOES SEPARATED CAUSING TRAILER TO LOCK UP AND DAMAGE BRAKES.
NHTSA complaint 542866 - Filed Oct 9, 1998Failure Sep 18, 1998Williamsto, NJFrame and members
FRAME FAILED,FRAME BENT ALLOWING THE LEADING EDGE OF THE TRAILER TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. (HAULMARK TRAILER MODEL MC612BS).
NHTSA complaint 541948 - Filed Dec 15, 1997Minnetonka, MNTrailer hitches
KARAVAN UTILITY TRAILER KU585 1997, TRAILER TONGUE SAGGED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND REINFORCED.
NHTSA complaint 526106
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
3 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- SB-07-009 Aug 29, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Utility re-issued the rear impact guard (bumber) requirements when requesting a replacement bumper and / or DOT decal. - SB-10-005 Feb 23, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Utility released a bulletin outlining reefer and dry van rub rail parts required and installation instructions. - SB-01-003 Aug 18, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.