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
Vehicle safety record
1997 Chaparral Flatbed Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1997 Chaparral Flatbed with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (4). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1997 Chaparral Flatbed problems
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No recalls for the 1997 Chaparral Flatbed
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 Chaparral Flatbed. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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4 complaints about the 1997 Chaparral Flatbed
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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 1997 Chaparral Flatbed
Does the 1997 Chaparral Flatbed have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 Chaparral Flatbed right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chaparral Flatbed?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (4).
How many complaints has the 1997 Chaparral Flatbed had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 6, 2002 and the latest on June 6, 2002. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
What should I do if my 1997 Chaparral Flatbed has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data