- 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
1995 Utility Trailer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 1995 Utility Trailer with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (6) and the suspension (2). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1995 for the rear. For comparison, the 1994 has 9 and the 1996 has 7.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Trailer year, for its age
#160 most complained-about 1995 vehicle
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1995 Utility Trailer problems
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1995 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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12 complaints about the 1995 Utility Trailer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Latch on the trailer hitch was loose causing swaying which broke the chains causing loss of control and collision of the trailer unit (ohio traffic crash report). Mjs
Two tires fell off of rear axle on trailer and struck other vehicle. (Ohio traffic crash report).
Inside rims had stress cracks around the stud holes which caused the studs to break off and the wheels to come off the flatbed trailer. (Ohio traffic crash report).
BRAKES FAILED.
BRAKES FAILED.
BRAKES REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES.
BRAKES REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES.
BRAKES REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES.
BRAKES CAUGHT ON FIRE.(OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT).
Damon 5th wheel trailer experienced axle failure, resulting in premature wear of tires.
(Fifth wheel trailer model 37rk)wooden chassis attached to the frame with small 1/4 inch self tapping screws, which began to shear off resulting in the front end of the 5th wheel chassis to detached from the frame and move.
Karavan trailer model no.Ku-3000-76-10, when assembled one leaf spring was initially put on backwards resulting in the axel locking up.
Utility Trailer: every year compared
All Trailer yearsQuestions about the 1995 Utility Trailer
Does the 1995 Utility Trailer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1995 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 1995 Utility Trailer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (6), suspension (2), wheels & tires (2).
How many complaints has the 1995 Utility Trailer had?
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 9, 1997 and the latest on October 1, 1999. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1995 Utility Trailer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 33 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than 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 1995 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