- The problem
- Certain trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 223, "Rear impact guards." Proper rear impact guards were not installed on these trailers.
- The risk
- If struck in the rear by a smaller vehicle, the vehicle may underride the trailer increasing the risk of injury to the occupants of the smaller vehicle.
- The fix
- Dealers will install the correct rear impact guards free of charge. The recall began on december 15, 2006. Owners may contact charles machine works at 580-572-2480.
Vehicle safety record
2004 Trailer T18S Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2004 Trailer T18S with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2006 for the bumpers. For comparison, the 2003 has 0 and the 2005 has 5.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical T18S year, for its age
#455 most complained-about 2004 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2004 Trailer T18S problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2004 Trailer T18S 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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2004 Trailer T18S
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
2004 Mastercraft trailer with goodyear marathon st225/75r/15 trailer tires at proper inflation requirements and towing at highway speeds. Left side tire blew at highway speed. 1Hr later at highway speeds, right side showed signs of impending tire failure...Which was confirmed after tire replacement at tire shop. Both failed tires were chinese made goodyear marathons. Old parts: 1st tire failure is not available, 2nd failure tire is available. Over the last 3-5yrs, I've experienced too many trailer tire...
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failures. If regulations do not exist for trailer tires, they need to. If they do exist, they need revisited and reinforced. Tire failures so frequently at highway speeds are a safety hazard to myself and those around me. Trailer type in description is accurate. Trailer type in "vehicle" section is not. *Tr
Trailer T18S: every year compared
All T18S yearsQuestions about the 2004 Trailer T18S
Does the 2004 Trailer T18S have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Trailer T18S: bumpers (March 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Trailer T18S?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2004 Trailer T18S had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 8, 2012 and the latest on July 8, 2012. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2004 Trailer T18S a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 45 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Trailer T18S 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 Trailer T18S years have the most complaints?
2005 (5), 2002 (1), 2004 (1). See every Trailer T18S year compared.
What should I do if my 2004 Trailer T18S 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