2000-2002 · 3 model years
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Polar Trailer across 3 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2000 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the equipment & accessories.
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.
One (1) tank trailer, vin number 1pm53432021025056, equipped with bendix ec-30t electronic control unit (ecu), the high side power switch inside the ecu that controls the illumination of the trailer-mounted abs warning lamp may eventually become thermally...
On certain trailers equipped with bendix sr-2, sr-4, and sr-5 trailer spring brake valve assemblies, the molded rubber face of the inlet/exhaust valve (i/e valve) component of the affected valves can separate from the valve's metal insert. Air can be trapped...
Manufactor should put real weights on units to avoid overloading pickup by unsuspecting consumers. Actual weight is 3860 with 30gl of water, about 800 or 25% over its states weight.
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2000 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2000 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2001 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.
Across every model year, owners report problems with the equipment & accessories (1) most often.
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Polar 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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