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1981-2009 · 12 model years

Haulmark Trailer Problems by year

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the Haulmark Trailer across 12 model years, and it has 4 recalls. The 2005 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2), while 1981 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires, followed by the body, doors & structure.

Most complaints for its age20052 complaints · 1 recallSee the 2005
Complaints
17
Recalls
4
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

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
20093100Body, doors & structureD
20082100Body, doors & structureC
20062100BrakesC
20052100Body, doors & structureD
20043000Wheels & tiresB
20012100Wheels & tiresC
20000100-B
19990100-B
19981100Wheels & tiresC
19971100Transmission & drivetrainC
19960100-B
19811000-A

Most common Trailer problems

Haulmark Trailer recalls 4

Latest Trailer complaints

1981 Haulmark TrailerOther & unknown

Outer frame supports are puncturing inner main frame rails causing outside trailer walls to sag.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 10883816
2009 Haulmark TrailerOther & unknown

Our trailer had complete structural frame failure due to sub standard steel used on frame , welding breaks and welding failures , out rigger support failure leading to bowing and side wall failure . The trailer began to leak in the rain due to the structural failure .

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 10873505
2008 Haulmark TrailerBody, doors & structure

Filed claim for faulty lock cylinder in april 2014 and keep getting put off and cutoff when calling the branch handling the replacement part. Their phone# 1 423 434 2744 fastec industrial. *Tr

Filed Incident Latches / locks / linkagesNHTSA 10643410
2004 Haulmark TrailerEquipment & accessories

I have broken a total of 5 gooseneck trailer hitches due to this trailer being extremely overweight, empty. The last hitch broke in june of 2012. The 2 5/16" ball was pile driven completely through the 1/2" thick mounting plate due to the extreme tongue weight (6880 dry) of the 21,000 lb. Plus (dry) trailer. This trailer was a prototype which the manufacturer (haulmark) will not admit to. The original shipping weight on the mso reads 14380 lbs. But in reality, the trailer weighs over 21,000 lbs. Dry. This trailer...

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has become loose on the back of the truck several times. The extreme gooseneck weight has kept it from separating from the truck completely. This situation could have killed many innocent people. This is a major safety issue. The manufacturer refuses to admit or help with this problem. I have complete documentation. *Tr.. Updated 10/09/12 *bf updated 1/30/13 *cn updated 02/08/13*lj the hitch ball on the consumers was pushed though the hitch plate. The consumer believed it was caused by too much tongue weight on the trailer. It was confirmed that the vertical weight was excessive. The excessive vertical weight contributed to the hitch ball being overloaded, which combined with over eight years of use, caused the hitch ball to simply wear out. Updated 02/13/13

Filed Incident Trailer hitchesNHTSA 10477194
2009 Haulmark TrailerWheels & tires

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 haulmark trailer equipped with hi-run tires. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a total of 3 tire blowouts while driving approximately 65 mph. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed but the tires were replaced. The failure and current mileages were unknown. The vin was unavailable.

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 10396762

Questions about the Haulmark Trailer

Which Haulmark Trailer years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2004 (3), 2009 (3), 2001 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2005 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Haulmark Trailer years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1981, 1996, 1999 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Trailer years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Haulmark Trailer problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (5), body, doors & structure (4), brakes (2) most often.

How many recalls does the Haulmark Trailer have?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls across all Haulmark 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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