- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Axle separation while moving can increase the risk of a vehicle accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the trailers at all 8 welds on the axle to air ride beam connections for visible cracks. If a crack is detected, the trailers will be removed from service and the axles replaced.
Vehicle safety record
1992 Utility Trailer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1992 Utility Trailer with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (3) and the wheels & tires (2). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1995 for the rear. For comparison, the 1991 has 2 and the 1993 has 6.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Trailer year, for its age
#170 most complained-about 1992 vehicle
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1992 Utility Trailer problems
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1992 Utility 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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6 complaints about the 1992 Utility Trailer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
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
Brakes on right side of front axle of trailer caught fire.(Ohio traffic crash report).
Cable broke resulting in trailer striking the first vehicle on the trailer.
BRAKES FELL APART.
Brake shoes separated causing trailer to lock up and damage brakes. Not air bag complaint (e.G., Seat belt, trailer suspension air bag, etc). Added on 09-07-1999. *Ak
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All Trailer yearsQuestions about the 1992 Utility Trailer
Does the 1992 Utility Trailer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1992 Utility Trailer: rear (October 1995). 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 1992 Utility Trailer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (3), wheels & tires (2), equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 1992 Utility Trailer had?
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 26, 1998 and the latest on March 31, 2015. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1992 Utility Trailer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 48 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Utility 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 Utility Trailer years have the most complaints?
1995 (12), 1998 (12), 1997 (10). See every Utility Trailer year compared.
What should I do if my 1992 Utility 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