- The problem
- On certain trailers equipped with wabco 4s/2m system, the electrical and air connections are improperly connected.
- The risk
- The service braking system could become ineffective, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- The electrical and air connections will be inspected and repaired is necessary. Owner notification is expected to begin during august 2002. 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 hpa monon at 1-800-231-6413.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Monon Trailer Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1998 Monon Trailer have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in July 2002 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Trailer year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1998 Monon Trailer recalls 2
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
- The problem
- Vehicle description: van trailers. These trailers do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 223, "Rear impact guards." The rear impact guards should be reinforced to improve their performance in collisions.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the rear impact guards may not properly protect the vehicle.
- The fix
- Owners will be provided with a free reinforcement kit and installation instructions.
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No complaints about the 1998 Monon Trailer yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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Does the 1998 Monon Trailer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1998 Monon Trailer: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (July 2002); bumpers (August 1999). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1998 Monon Trailer had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1998 Monon Trailer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Monon 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.
Which Monon Trailer years have the most complaints?
1995 (3), 1991 (1), 2000 (1). See every Monon Trailer year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Monon 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