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2008-2013 · 6 model years

Arising Cargo Trailer Problems by year

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Arising Cargo Trailer across 6 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2013 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the equipment & accessories, followed by the wheels & tires.

Most complaints for its age20133 complaints · 1 recallSee the 2013
Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Cargo Trailer complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20133100Body, doors & structureD
20120100-C
20111100Equipment & accessoriesD
20100100-C
20090100-C
20080100-C

Most common Cargo Trailer problems

Arising Cargo Trailer recalls 1

Latches / locks / linkages

13V423000228 vehicles affected

Arising Industries, Inc. (Arising Industries) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 cargo trailers equipped with a Fastec-brand door lock. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.

Latest Cargo Trailer complaints

2011 Arising Cargo TrailerWheels & tiresEquipment & accessories

The contact owns a 2013 CMC Sierra contact stated that when driving at 70mph hauling a 2021 6X12 Arising Trailer. the trailer jack failed, the wheel bearing became loose, the trailer fender separated, the fender screws separated and caused the fender to hang., the trim boards separated. The contact repaired the trailer. the contact was able to tighten the wheel bearing, the contact reattached the fender, the inside board trims and screwed the boards back together. The trailer was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted.

Filed Incident Wheels · Trailer hitchesNHTSA 11431618
2013 Arising Cargo TrailerEquipment & accessoriesElectrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 (na) arising cargo trailer attached to a 2006 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the brakes on the trailer were not wired properly. The dealer (colony cargo llc, 681 benjamin h hill dr, w, fitzgerald, ga 31750) advised the contact to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact to bring the trailer in for diagnostic testing. The trailer was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was unknown. There was no mileage.

Filed Incident Equipment · Electrical systemNHTSA 11101635
2013 Arising Cargo TrailerBrakes

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 (na) arising 716vtrw enclosed trailer. While hauling the trailer at 50 mph, the front axle became extremely hot. The trailer was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake wiring was poorly assembled and the connectors used were incorrect. The rear axle brakes also failed and it was diagnosed that the wires running to the rear axle were disconnected. The trailer was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact spoke to the dealer that sold him the trailer and was advised to speak to the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 40.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 10981343
2013 Arising Cargo TrailerBody, doors & structure

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 arising cargo trailer. The contact stated that he was performing a general inspection on the vehicle, and noticed that a part of the front hitch near the axle was missing parts of the frame. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the vehicle was not manufactured correctly and the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. There was no failure mileage for the cargo trailer.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 10556608

Questions about the Arising Cargo Trailer

Which Arising Cargo Trailer years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2013 (3), 2011 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2013 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

What are the most common Arising Cargo Trailer problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the equipment & accessories (2), wheels & tires (1), body, doors & structure (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Arising Cargo Trailer have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Arising Cargo Trailer model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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