Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford 350 hauling a 2017 lark cargo detachable trailer, model: vt612sa. The contact stated that the driver side brake light did not illuminate on the trailer when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. *Tt carfax cannot process vin. *Jb
2013-2017 · 3 model years
Lark Cargo Trailer Problems by year
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the Lark Cargo Trailer across 3 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2014 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the suspension, followed by the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 3
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Cargo 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 Cargo Trailer problems
Latest Cargo Trailer complaints
From the picture you will see the shackles of the trailer. The shackles hold on the leaf springs which hold the axle in place. Notice that the eyelets are oval; they should be circular. Per my mechanic, the grade of steal used for the shackles was below grade and not strong enough for the rated weight of the trailer. In addition is appears the bolts were not property torque at the factoring causing excess movement. I have two lark trailers. This wear of the shackles happened on both trailers. On my 2014 lark...
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trailer, the shackles broke causing the axle to fly off the trailer while it was in motion, destroying the trailer. When we determined the cause, we removed the shackles on my 2017 lark trailer and found those too were about to break. I contacted the manufacture by email to notify them of the safety issue as it happened on two trailers. They were hostel and told me that it was impossible even though I gave them clear proof that the shackles had failed on two separate trailers. *Tt
From the picture you will see the shackles of the trailer. The shackles hold on the leaf springs which hold the axle in place. Notice that the eyelets are oval; they should be circular. Per my mechanic, the grade of steal used for the shackles was below grade and not strong enough for the rated weight of the trailer. In addition is appears the bolts were not property torque at the factoring causing excess movement. I have two lark trailers. This wear of the shackles happened on both trailers. On my 2014 lark...
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trailer, the shackles broke causing the axle to fly off the trailer while it was in motion, destroying the trailer. When we determined the cause, we removed the shackles on my 2017 lark trailer and found those too were about to break. I contacted the manufacture by email to notify them of the safety issue as it happened on two trailers. They were hostel and told me that it was impossible even though I gave them clear proof that the shackles had failed on two separate trailers.
From the picture you will see the shackles of the trailer. The shackles hold on the leaf springs which hold the axle in place. Notice that the eyelets are oval; they should be circular. Per my mechanic, the grade of steal used for the shackles was below grade and not strong enough for the rated weight of the trailer. I have two lark trailers. This wear of the shackles happened on both trailers. On my 2014 lark trailer, the shackles broke causing the axle to fly off the trailer while it was in motion, destroying...
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the trailer. When we determined the cause, we removed the shackles on my 2017 lark trailer and found those too were about to break. I contacted the manufacture by email to notify them of the safety issue as it happened on two trailers. They were hostel and told me that it was impossible even though I gave them clear proof that the shackles had failed on two separate trailers. This occurred in broomfield colorado. *Tt *tr
From the picture you will see the shackles of the trailer. The shackles hold on the leaf springs which hold the axle in place. Notice that the eyelets are oval; they should be circular. Per my mechanic, the grade of steal used for the shackles was below grade and not strong enough for the rated weight of the trailer. I have two lark trailers. This wear of the shackles happened on both trailers. On my 2014 lark trailer, the shackles broke causing the axle to fly off the trailer while it was in motion, destroying...
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the trailer. When we determined the cause, we removed the shackles on my 2017 lark trailer and found those too were about to break. I contacted the manufacture by email to notify them of the safety issue as it happened on two trailers. They were hostel and told me that it was impossible even though I gave them clear proof that the shackles had failed on two separate trailers. This occurred in broomfield colorado.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 (na) lark vt714ta (na) trailer equipped with tredit tire and wheel company tires h188st tires, size: 205/175d15. While driving various speeds, the rear axle separated from the body of the trailer. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who determined that the separation of the axle caused premature wear on all four tires of the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was unknown.
Questions about the Lark Cargo Trailer
Which Lark Cargo Trailer years have the most problems?
Which Lark Cargo Trailer years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2017 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Cargo Trailer years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Lark Cargo Trailer problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the suspension (6), wheels & tires (1), body, doors & structure (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Lark Cargo Trailer have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Lark Cargo Trailer 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