Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V503000 Reported July 5, 2016

Improperly machined trailer spring brake valve

Q: What is recall 16V503000?

NHTSA recall 16V503000 was issued by Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company on July 5, 2016. It addresses: Improperly machined trailer spring brake valve. The recall affects approximately 98,000 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company · N/A · 98,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16V503000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

98,000

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 5, 2016

Completion Rate

31.82

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company dealer and reference recall ID 16V503000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 16V503000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V503000?

NHTSA recall 16V503000 was issued by Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company on July 5, 2016. It addresses: Improperly machined trailer spring brake valve. The recall affects approximately 98,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V503000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.