2022 Utility Trailer VS2RA Trailers SB-19-009 Incorrect Adhesive On Top Foil

August 31, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V676000

Incorrect Adhesive On Top Foil

A separated sealer plate can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V676

Manufacturer Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company

Components STRUCTURE

Potential Number of Units Affected 260

 

Summary

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility Trailer) is recalling certain 2022 VS2RA trailers. The incorrect tape was installed on the top foil, which could result in the sealer plate separating from the roof.

 

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the adhesive, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Utility Trailer’s customer service at 1-800-423-6591. Utility Trailer’s number for this recall is SB-19-009.

 

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.nhtsa.gov.

 

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Reinstallation of Roof UAT

(Prep)

 

Prep / Clean rear roof area before installation.

 

Reinstallation of Roof UAT

(Prep)

 

Prior to rear sealer plate installation, measure/locate roof skin clamping strips and grind the clamping strip “lip” in the specified area to allow roof foil sealer plate mounting. Lip will need to be removed between the 15” and 19” on both R/S and C/S if not already done so.

* Caution: Do not grind into the roof skin.

 

Reinstallation of Roof UAT

(Reference layout)

 

Reinstallation of Roof UAT

(Prep and Rear Bracket(s) Install)

• Ensure the roof surface at least 19” in front of the end of the rear header is cleaned with alcohol (allow to flash off)

 

• Clean the entire surface of the sealer plate where VHB tape will be affixed (allow to flash off)

 

• Cut 100” of the 1.5” VBH tape and affix it to the cleaned surface of sealer plate (affix tape towards the forward edge of plate sealer plate will have ½” of exposed aluminum)

 

• Locate all pre existing mounting holes (x14) and drill out to ¼”.

 

• • 3 on CS and RS of top side rail used for sealer plate

 

• • 8 on rear header for 4 header brackets/mounting clips

 

• Install x4 mounting clips/brackets on header with the supplied ¼” rivets

 

Reinstallation of Roof UAT

(Sealer Plate Install)

 

• Locate existing holes for sealer plate (approx. 18” forward of header) the CS and RS top side rail

 

• Line up sealer plate over holes:

 

• • Offset the sealer plate rearward so that the ½” not covered with VHB tape is towards the rear
• • Using a ¼” bit, drill the sealer plate through the holes on the CS and RS top side rail
• • Clamp one side in place while peeling the protective film of the double sided VHB tape affix to roof skin.
• • Fasten CS and RS with ¼” rivets
• • Ensure the clearance harness is moved out of the drill zone of attachment rivets when sealer plate is removed and replaced.

 

Reinstallation of Roof UAT

(UAT Install to Rear Brackets)

• Line up rear edge of UAT to rear header

 

• Brack drill (¼”) holes, 2 per header clip/bracket and secure with ¼” supplied rivets

 

Reinstallation of Roof UAT

(Use of Foam Caps to fill Wrinkles)

Note:

FOR EXCESSIVE GAPS, FILL GAP WITH SEALANT UNDER THE STRIP. FEATHER DOWN, AND CAP OFF WITH A LARGE REEFER FOAM CAP. EXCESSIVE GAPS ARE DENFINED AS SEPARATION OF THE SEALER PLATE TO THE ROOFSKIN

 

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SB-19-009

NHTSA Reference #21V676

Issue Date: September 01, 2021

 

IMPORTANT NON-COMPLIANCE EQUIPMENT RECALL NOTICE

 

RECALL – UAT Top Foil (incorrect tape at sealer strip)

 

This is to inform you that Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the start of a voluntary Non-Compliance recall involving the top foil installed on Utility trailers.  The recall has been assigned number 21V676 by NHTSA.

 

The problem:

This recall is specific to the top faring installed on production orders listed below.  Utility has identified on some units within the posted VIN range, an incorrect tape was used to attach the sealer strip on the top foil. Improper tape could cause the middle section of the top fairing to separate from the roof skin.

 

Affected VINs:

This recall notice provides instructions for the following trailers produced out of Piedras Negras, MX between June 021 – July 2021:

• N8-7062
• N8-7310
• N8-7311
• N8-7312

 

You are receiving this notice because Utility’s records show you as the purchaser of the affected trailers.

• Attached is a list of your VINs

 

Next Steps:

Utility Trailer Manufacturing will provide, at no cost, a repair or replacement of the top faring if, after being inspected, is found to have the incorrect tape.

 

The following actions can be taken by vehicle owners prior to arrival to domiciled location:

 

If not already removed and/or repaired/replaced and while in transit to the domiciled location, remove the UAT top faring to remain in operation without the risk of top faring separation.

 

What you should do:

Contact your local Utility to schedule the intended remedy.

 

If you need help:

If you have any questions or concerns that your dealer is unable to resolve, please call Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. / Field Service Department at 800-423-6591.

 

If after having attempted to take advantage of this recall you believe you have not been serviced according to this bulletin within a reasonable amount of time, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C., 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov.

 

If you are the lessor of this vehicle:

Please forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days to comply with federal regulations.

 

We apologize for any inconvenience this Non-compliance Equipment Recall may cause but your safety is our first concern.

 

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1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
UTILITY	UTILITY TRAILER	2022

 

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9 Associated Documents

Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-21V676-8370.pdf 646.811KB

 

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V676-2208.PDF 213.473KB

 

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V676-2995.pdf 618.934KB

 

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-21V676-3171.pdf 285.092KB

 

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-21V676-6561.pdf 285.092KB

 

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Recall 573 Report- Amendment 1

RCLRPT-21V676-9823.PDF 213.478KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-3

RCLQRT-21V676-5138.PDF 211.141KB

 

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Recall 573 Report- Amendment 2

RCLRPT-21V676-4204.PDF 213.78KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2022-1

RCLQRT-21V676-8910.PDF 211.322KB

 

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Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V676&docType=RCL

 

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