SB-07-009A
Issue Date: June 2006
Re-Issue Date: August 29, 2018

REAR IMPACT GUARD (BUMPER) REQUIREMENTS
Requesting a Replacement Bumper and/or DOT Decal

Utility trailers manufactured after January 1998 are built to certify rear bumper compliance with the
Federal Regulations specified in DOT 49 CFR, Parts 571.223 and 571.224. Each guard is equipped with a
label that certifies that compliance.
Replacement bumpers that may be required on trailers noted above (due to damage, for example)
must be ONLY UTM-DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED rear bumpers. These replacement bumpers, which
are the current design horizontal and vertical members, are available through Utility’s Aftermarket
Division by making a request, properly filling out and submitting a Dealer Request for Replacement DOT
Rear Impact Guard & Certification Label (sample, Page 2).
In a case where a label replacement only is required (for example, the label is illegible or missing), a
new label for replacement is available through the Utility Field Service Department by making a
request, properly filling out and submitting a Dealer Request for Replacement DOT Certification Label
(sample, Page 3).
WARNING! The use of a non-Utility designed and manufactured rear bumper on above noted trailers
could significantly change the strength and energy-absorbing characteristics of the original bumper,
thereby making the trailer non-compliant with current law. For example, Holland markets an
aftermarket bumper that does not meet UTM requirements. The following warning sticker has been
added by Holland to all of their replacement bumpers. UTM has no installation method or drawings for
this Holland product.

Any further questions may be directed to the Field Service Department at (800) 423-6591
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DEALER REQUEST
for
REPLACEMENT DOT REAR IMPACT GUARD & CERTIFICATION LABEL

TO:

UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Field Service Department
17295 E. Railroad St.
City of Industry, California 91748

(The following information must be properly filled in and signed by the authorized dealer, and
forwarded to the above address.)
Trailer Vehicle Identification Number ____________________________________________
(17 digit VIN)
Model ______________________ Date of Manufacture _____________________________
I am requesting a replacement DOT Rear Impact Guard with Certification Label, and by signing this
document, I certify that:
1) The rear impact guard was ordered and supplied through UTM AFTERMARKET
DIVISION as a UTM-designed-and-manufactured guard to replace the original
guard installed by the manufacturer, Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company.
2) The replacement rear impact guard will be installed on above noted trailer per
UTM Drawing No. __________________.
3) The replacement DOT rear impact guard will be installed to an undamaged
support structure.
4) The undersigned promises to indemnify and hold harmless Utility Trailer
Manufacturing Company for any wrongful use of the label.
5) The undersigned agrees not to resell the replacement guard.
__________________________
(Date)

________________________________________
(Signature of authorized individual)
________________________________________
(Name of authorized individual – print)
________________________________________
(Name of authorized Utility dealer)

For Field Service use only
Decal No. _____________
WN No. _____________
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DEALER REQUEST
for
REPLACEMENT DOT REAR IMPACT GUARD CERTIFICATION LABEL

TO:

UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Field Service Department
17295 E. Railroad St.
City of Industry, California 91748

(The following information must be properly filled in and signed by the authorized dealer, and
forwarded to the above address.)
Trailer Vehicle Identification Number ____________________________________________
(17 digit VIN)
Model ______________________ Date of Manufacture _____________________________
I am requesting a replacement DOT Rear Impact Guard Certification label, and by signing this
document, I certify that:
1) The rear impact guard presently on the above trailer is the original guard installed by the
manufacturer, Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
2) The trailer and rear impact guard has been inspected and meets the
requirements per UTM Drawing No. __________________.
3) The replacement DOT rear impact guard certification label on this trailer is
missing or unreadable.
4) The replacement label will be installed by the dealer in compliance with
procedures specified in UTM Drawing No. __________________.
5) The undersigned promises to indemnify and hold harmless Utility Trailer
Manufacturing Company for any wrongful use of the label.
__________________________
(Date)

________________________________________
(Signature of authorized individual)
________________________________________
(Name of authorized individual – print)
________________________________________
(Name of authorized Utility dealer)

For Field Service use only
Decal No. _____________
WN No. _____________
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