This aluminum trailer is 53 feet long and has a pin to center of rear axle spread of 45 feet, the federal motor carrier calls for a spread of 40.6 Feet, when the trailer is loaded it bellys down and the front axle digs into the surface, this rips the main frame and the whole axle comes out from under the trailer, consumer states this is illegal. *Slc
1997-1997 · 1 model year
Chaparral Flatbed Problems by year
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Chaparral Flatbed across 1 model year, and it has 0 recalls. The 1997 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (4). The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Flatbed 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.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 4 | 0 | - |
Most common Flatbed problems
Latest Flatbed complaints
This aluminum trailer is 53 feet long and has a pin to center of rear axle spread of 45 feet, the federal motor carrier calls for a spread of 40.6 Feet, when the trailer is loaded it bellys down and the front axle digs into the surface, this rips the main frame and the whole axle comes out from under the trailer, consumer states this is illegal. *Slc
This aluminum trailer is 53 feet long and has a pin to center of rear axle spread of 45 feet, the federal motor carrier calls for a spread of 40.6 Feet, when the trailer is loaded it bellys down and the front axle digs into the surface, this rips the main frame and the whole axle comes out from under the trailer, consumer states this is illegal. *Slc
This aluminum trailer is 53 feet long and has a pin to center of rear axle spread of 45 feet, the federal motor carrier calls for a spread of 40.6 Feet, when the trailer is loaded it bellys down and the front axle digs into the surface, this rips the main frame and the whole axle comes out from under the trailer, consumer states this is illegal. *Slc
Questions about the Chaparral Flatbed
Which Chaparral Flatbed years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1997 (4). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1997 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 Chaparral Flatbed problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (4) most often.
How many recalls does the Chaparral Flatbed have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Chaparral Flatbed model year on file.
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