- The problem
- On certain trailers equipped with sealco spring brake control valve assemblies incorporated in arvinmeritor axles, part nos. 110700 And 110800, 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 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 wabash at 765-771-5404.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Wabash Trailer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2000 Wabash Trailer with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (3) and the brakes (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in August 2003 for the check valve. For comparison, the 1999 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Trailer year, for its age
#259 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Wabash Trailer problems
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2000 Wabash Trailer recalls 3
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 flat bed trailers equipped with kinedyne winches that attach to the lower flange of a flat bed trailer's side rail, through repeated use of the winch to secure cargo on the back of a flat bed trailer, and because of forklifts striking the winches, the winch clip can become damaged/bent and "open up."
- The risk
- This "opening up" could allow the winch to come loose from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the winch system including the winch clips. Owner notification began june 30, 2003. 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 wabash at 1-756-771-5300.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: trailer axle suspensions installed on wabash national trailers were assembled with incorrect brake camshafts. These trailers will not comply with the deceleration or parking requirements of fmvss no. 121, "Air brake systems."
- The risk
- The brakes will not function properly. These trailers will also have diminished stopping distance performance and reduced parking (hill holding) capability.
- The fix
- The trailer owners (jb hunt) will inspect the axle suspensions and correct the brake camshaft condition.
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5 complaints about the 2000 Wabash Trailer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
2008 Volvo semi was towing 2000 wabash trailer that had a rear tire blow out. The debris from the blow out flew back and struck another vehicle causing damage. *Kb ohio traffic crash report # 10-0762-90. *Jb
Air ride suspension on wabash national semi trailers model years 2000 and 2001. Have stress cracks on suspension axle hangers. Axle assembly is represented as wabash national airride system but is in fact made by neway. Trailers will not pass dot inspection and have been pulled off the road. *Tr
2000 Wabash trailer brakes malfunctioned then vehicle caught on fire. *Ts the trailers brakes and hubs were burned out. *Jb
Trailer lost passenger side tire. *Ts the tractor and trailer came to a controlled final rest on the berm. That same day the tire on that axle had been replaced because it went flat. This was the same tire again except this time the entire tire and wheel separated from the trailer. Another truck struck the tire and rim causing damage to it's right front headlight, front bumper, right front quarter panel and hood. There were no injuries. *Nm
2000 Wabash trailer tire blew out. *Ts the left rear trailer tire blewout and as a result the recap came off and struck another vehicle's hood and windshield. The trailer sustained damage to the left rear inside tandem. *Nm
Wabash Trailer: every year compared
All Trailer yearsQuestions about the 2000 Wabash Trailer
Does the 2000 Wabash Trailer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Wabash Trailer: check valve (August 2003); trailer hitches (June 2003); service brakes, air (March 2000). 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 Wabash Trailer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (3), brakes (1), suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2000 Wabash Trailer had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 22, 2005 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 2000 Wabash Trailer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 22 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Wabash 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 Wabash Trailer years have the most complaints?
1998 (5), 2000 (5), 1993 (3). See every Wabash Trailer year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Wabash 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