- The problem
- Vehicle description: dump trailers with a bolt-on pintle hitch mounting plate. Cracks can develop in the hitch mounting plate leading to failure of the assembly.
- The risk
- Failure of the mounting plate can result in the rear trailer disconnecting from the lead trailer, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will reinforce the rear cross member and mount the pintle hitch directly to the rear cross member eliminating the bolt-on pintle hitch mounting plate.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Red River Trailer Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1998 Red River Trailer have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 1998 for the trailer hitches.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Trailer year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1998 Red River Trailer recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 1998 Red River 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 Red River Trailer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1998 Red River Trailer: trailer hitches (May 1998). 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 Red River Trailer had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1998 Red River Trailer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Red River 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.
What should I do if my 1998 Red River 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