- 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
2001 Utility Trailer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 Utility Trailer with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the wheels & tires (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 2002 for the check valve. For comparison, the 2000 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Trailer year, for its age
#347 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Utility Trailer problems
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2001 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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2 complaints about the 2001 Utility Trailer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
2001 Utility trailer caught on fire. *Ts it was discovered that the left front trailer brake or bearing caught on fire, which caused the trailer to catch on fire. *Jb
Utility Trailer: every year compared
All Trailer years2001 Utility Trailer vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Utility Trailer | 2 | 2 | C | |
| 2001 Utility FF2C | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2001 Utility Trailer
Does the 2001 Utility Trailer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 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 2001 Utility Trailer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Utility Trailer had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 1, 2006 and the latest on September 16, 2009. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Utility Trailer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 52 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 2001 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