On certain trailers equipped with bendix ec-30t electronic control units (ecu). If the trailer-mounted abs warning lamp circuit experiences an electrical short and the short is not repaired, the high side power switch inside the ecu that controls the...
2002-2006 · 3 model years
Jacobsen Trailer Problems by year
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Jacobsen Trailer across 3 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2006 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the equipment & accessories, followed by the steering.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- 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.
Most common Trailer problems
Jacobsen Trailer recalls 1
Latest Trailer complaints
(Lawyer wrote in on behalf of company) consumer writes in response to a recent correspondence regarding an alleged defect in a 2006 jacobsen trailer *tgw the consumer unloaded a trailer with a 10,000lb boom forklift on it while the trailer was not attached to the tow vehicle. During the process of shifting the forklift back and forth, the weight was too much for the jack stand coupler and metal causing it to fail. The consumers foot was injured because he was standing right next to the trailer when it occurred. ...
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Two other incidents were discovered involving the very same trailer, and in both instances, the jack stand was ripped off the trailer, without proper or adequate inspections being made to the jack stand couplet or the metal rail to which it was attached. The trailer in question was not designed to be off-loaded without it being attached to a tow vehicle. *Jb
Attorney writes on behalf of client in regards to a defective 2006 jacobsen trailer *tgw the attorney stated a defect with the trailer caused his client's right lower extremity to be crushed, which resulted in the amputation of his lower right leg, among other injuries. The manufacturing defect was believed to stem from a failure of the frame rail at the areas of the weld where the jack stand coupler connected to the rail. The rail area caused the trailer to collapse onto the consumer. The design defect was believed to be caused by insufficient strength metal for the frame which would withstand the forces in the areas around the jack stand coupler weld etc. *Jb
Consumer states: this has a rack and pinion steering system covered by rubber boot allows it to move to operate steering and there is debrius getting in them the boots have broke twice in the same spot. Two boots to the system its strecthed to long brake.
While driving tires continuously blew out. The steel cords hung this has happened several times. Consumer indicated that the tires were self destructive. Big o town master for trailers only made in canada. Dot pdhh, pikr 3300, st225/75r15. *Ak
Questions about the Jacobsen Trailer
Which Jacobsen Trailer years have the most problems?
Which Jacobsen Trailer years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2003 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 Jacobsen Trailer problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the equipment & accessories (2), steering (1), wheels & tires (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Jacobsen Trailer have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Jacobsen 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