- The problem
- 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 accumulation of water, dirt, and/or chemicals to build up behind the snap ring to the point where it will no longer contain the guide pin resulting in a failure of the air valve.
- The risk
- Failure of the valve in an empty or lightly loaded trailer while the vehicle is in motion could result in a hard application of the spring brakes, possibly locking up the trailer wheels and resulting in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Sealco will provide a repair kit and installation instructions to its customers free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sealco at 602-253-1007 or utility at 626-965-1541.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Utility Trailer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2000 Utility Trailer with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (4) and the equipment & accessories (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 2002 for the check valve. For comparison, the 1999 has 5 and the 2001 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Trailer year, for its age
#281 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Utility Trailer problems
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2000 Utility Trailer recalls 2
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
- The problem
- 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 i/e valve causing it to balloon and block the exhaust passage of the trailer spring brake circuit.
- The risk
- This condition can result in the affected vehicles being unable to apply the trailer parking/emergency spring brakes during parking in the event of a trailer supply line failure. Unintended rollaway could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death to the vehicle occupant or any bystanders.
- The fix
- Bendix will notify customers and provide a repair kit and installation instructions free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bendix at 440-329-9000 or utility trailer at 1-800-423-6591.
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4 complaints about the 2000 Utility Trailer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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 a roadmaster tow dolly and one day, while just sitting there, I found a thick piece of the tread had separated, showing wires underneath. I figured the other tire may do the same thing since it was identical but my inspections revealed nothing'..The tire looked like new. Unfortunately the other tire eventually gave away on the freeway while I had a car in tow. Luckily at the time I wasn't surrounded by the heavy traffic that seemed to accompany me that day because all of a sudden the towed vehicle...
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started dragging me across all the lanes, from one side of the highway to the other but the scariest part was when I was staring down at traffic under the over pass. After pulling over I discovered my thick fender had crushed inward at the rear'..Totally swallowing my taillight and effectively acting as a brake. The tire was still inflated but the entire thick tread was missing'..Just the wires were left. The tire must have separated and the fender acted like a peeler but crushed in at the same time. It all happened real fast. This event could have been very ugly. A canton police officer asked if I needed assistance but I said I'd just pull out the fender and put my spare on. *Tr
2000 Utility trailer lost two tires while driving. Consumer stated that the tire crossed the median and hit another vehicle. *Kb ohio traffic crash report # 10-89-0621
On saturday, august 11th, I experience a blow out; the blow out was on the car carrier. I called cs at 6: 25 cst and transferred to the roadside assistance-i was on hold for over 15 minutes. I called back to see if cs would have any better luck with getting roadside assistance, jana stayed on hold with me for about 10 minutes, she was the most emphatic and professional rep I spoke with throughout this ordeal. She indicated that she couldn't hold any longer and would have to put me back in the queue. I asked...
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for a sup - melissa was unhelpful. The reps and mgment aren't open to any other options other than the box. They're trained in. She stated that the only thing we can do is to transfer the call to roadside assistance. She stated that roadside was there but the wait time would probably be long. I asked if there were any other options and she said no. I asked if she thought that was ?Acceptable?. After waiting 36 minutes, crystal in roadside answered. Crystal was very condescending and obnoxious, unsympathetic, and slow to take action. She wanted me to drive the disabled trailer to a nearby hotel, so the trailer could be fixed the next morning. A technician finally arrived to where I was at around 8:40 cst, over two hours after my initial call to cs/ roadside assistance. The technician was very frustrated with the old antiquated equipment on the trailer; the wheels were rusty and hard to repair. We also noticed at a lug nut was missing from one of the wheels. I was back on the road around 9:15 cst. When I arrived at my final destination I was unable to unhook the trailer from the truck. I had to unload my goods with the trailer still attached. I was told by cs to contact roadside for this matter, and was informed that no vendor was immediately available and if the problem was user error. I would be billed for the service call-incredible!!!! 8/13/07 I was offered 10% of the trailer rental for my challenges. *Tr
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All Trailer yearsQuestions about the 2000 Utility Trailer
Does the 2000 Utility Trailer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Utility Trailer: check valve (August 2002); check valve (May 2002). 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 2000 Utility Trailer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (4), equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 2000 Utility Trailer had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 20, 2007 and the latest on October 28, 2019. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Utility Trailer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 45 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 2000 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