On certain trailers equipped with spring brake control valve assemblies, there is a recessed area on top of the valve in which a brass guide pin fits down inside the body of the valve and is held in place by a steel snap ring. The recessed area allows...
1991-2013 · 14 model years
Utility Trailer Problems by year
Owners have filed 78 complaints about the Utility Trailer across 14 model years, and it has 4 recalls. The 1998 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (12), while 2003, 2012, 2013 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 78
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 3
- Fires
- 5
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
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 Trailer problems
Utility Trailer recalls 4
On certain trailers equipped with bendix 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 by a separated...
Vehicle description: dual axle, semi-van and flatbed, trailers equipped with aftermarket aluminum dual wheels, 22.5X8.25, One-piece, tubeless, supplied by accuride/akw. Certain design revisions combined with process conditions caused fatigue cracks in these...
Covers1998 Utility Trailer
A crack occurs outboard of the axle attachment which grows and results in separation of the end of that axle, including tires and wheels, from the trailer.
Latest Trailer complaints
I was notified that harbor freight tools was recalling innova ultra runner 5.30X12 trailer tires. Since then I have made multiple attempt to obtain replacement tires from harbor freight tools. Each time I visit the store I am told that they do not have replacement tires in stock and they do not know when they will become available. I contacted harbor freight tools customer service and was referred back to the local store.
Its just told by uhaul that driving over 1500 miles on two different tires with two different treads was safe for me and my family. We drove through a storm. She offered me a $65 refund. I purchased a uhaul in ny and drove over 1500 miles with a dolly that had two different tire treads to be told by a marketing president that the tires were okay to drive on. Any sane person knows that driving on using alternative tires from different tire categories, with alternate sizes or different speed ratings can unbalance...
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the vehicles handling in poor weather or when pushed to the limit in an emergency. One of my complaints were the fact that my car was my car pulling to one side not the rust. Because tires play such an important role in every vehicles comfort qualities and handling capabilities, it is always best to drive on tires that are identical in every detail, including tire brand, model, size, and remaining tread depth. Anything else involves some type of compromise. Thats just common sense. Its a safety issue!!!
I have 2 bluestar tires that I was told are not part of the recall. The place I bought the tires from is very adamant saying these tires are not part of the recall. I was driving down the road with a 2 wheel trailer which the tires are mounted on. I heard a loud pop sound and I stopped to find out what happened. At first I could not find anything wrong. But then I noticed 2 bulges on the sidewall of one of the tires. I was pulling it with our tractor and only going about 10 mph. Sometimes I pull this trailer with...
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our pickup, which could cause an accident, because of the faster travel speeds. The tire didn't completely blow out, it just popped very loud causing these sidewall blisters. I was told these tires are not part of the recall, but they definitely should be. These defective tires obviously take in a larger group of tires than the company wants to accountable for. Someone will get hurt. *Tr
Westlake trailer tires, st225/75r15, dot 70lt1et3811, (made in china). Complete failure with tread cracking and separation of 3 out of 4 tires (4th tire, different brand). No failure on the 4th tire. Approx. 10,000 Miles with about 75% of tread depth remaining. Axle weight rating, 5200 lbs (2 axles). Trailer and cargo weight approx. 9,000 Lbs. Tire pressure maintained on regular basis. One year warranty by lionshead tires. No claim of responsibility from lionshead tires or united trailers. United trailer assumes failure is based on road conditions and/or loading conditions. *Tr
1992 Utility box/ van trailer. Lug nuts on rear trailer axle sheered off and caused a wheel to off the trailer. *Bf the driver noticed the trailer was leaning to the left and pulled over. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0309-90 updated 05/03/10 *bf
2001 Utility trailer lost a rear dual tandem tire that also hit another vehicle on the ohio turnpike. *Kb ohio traffic crash report # 10-0608-89. *Jb
Questions about the Utility Trailer
Which Utility Trailer years have the most problems?
Which Utility Trailer years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Utility Trailer problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (30), wheels & tires (23), equipment & accessories (11) most often.
How many recalls does the Utility Trailer have?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls across all Utility 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