- 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 wtm at 1-800-443-3967.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Winston Trailer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2000 Winston Trailer with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2003 for the check valve. For comparison, the 1999 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Trailer year, for its age
#459 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Winston Trailer problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2000 Winston 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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1 complaints about the 2000 Winston Trailer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
While driving 25 mph transmission failed without warning. As a result, vehicle caught on fire. *Ak
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All Trailer yearsQuestions about the 2000 Winston Trailer
Does the 2000 Winston Trailer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Winston Trailer: check valve (September 2003). 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 Winston Trailer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 2000 Winston Trailer had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 3, 2003 and the latest on November 3, 2003. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Winston Trailer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Winston 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.
What should I do if my 2000 Winston 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