- The problem
- On certain trailers equipped with sealco spring brake control valve assemblies incorporated in arvinmeritor axles, part nos. 110700 And 110800, there is a recessed area on top of the valve in which a brass guide pin fits down inside the body of the valve and is held in place by a steel snap ring. The recessed area allows accumulation of water, dirt, and/or chemicals to build up behind the snap ring to the point where it will no longer contain the guide pin resulting in a failure of the air valve.
- The risk
- Failure of the valve in an empty or lightly loaded trailer while the vehicle is in motion could result in a hard application of the spring brakes, possibly locking up the trailer wheels and resulting in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Sealco will provide a repair kit and installation instructions to customers free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sealco at 602-253-1007 or general trailer at 541-746-8218.
Vehicle safety record
1998 General Trailer Trailer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 General Trailer Trailer with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2003 for the check valve. For comparison, the 1999 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Trailer year, for its age
#368 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 General Trailer Trailer problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1998 General Trailer Trailer recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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1 complaints about the 1998 General Trailer Trailer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
4 Tow master trailer radials have failed in a period of just over 1 year. These are used on a boat trailer and they are very low mileage. I am convinced these tires are just poor quality and might be considered dangerous.
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All Trailer yearsQuestions about the 1998 General Trailer Trailer
Does the 1998 General Trailer Trailer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1998 General Trailer Trailer: check valve (August 2003). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 General Trailer Trailer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 General Trailer Trailer had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 4, 2016 and the latest on April 4, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 General Trailer Trailer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical General Trailer Trailer year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1998 General Trailer Trailer 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