2013 DYNAMAX TRILOGY 38RL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 DYNAMAX TRILOGY 38RL
The 2013 DYNAMAX TRILOGY 38RL has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 DYNAMAX TRILOGY 38RL
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 DYNAMAX TRILOGY 38RL. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2013 DYNAMAX TRILOGY 38RL
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 DYNAMAX TRILOGY 38RL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
AFFECTED PARTS: AXLES, BRAKES, HUB, WHEEL BEARINGS (ALL ARE LIPPERT PARTS). RETAINING CLIP THAT HOLDS THE MAGNETIC BRAKING COIL ON ITS' ARM WERE NOT INSTALLED DURING MANUFACTURE ON ALL 4 WHEELS. THEREFORE, THE MAGNETIC BRAKING COIL WAS ALWAYS RUBBING AGAINST THE SIDE OF THE BRAKE DRUMS AND APPLYING THE BRAKES. THEREBY CREATING EXCESSIVE HEAT AND BOILING THE GREASE OUT OF ALL BRAKE DRUM AXLE BEARINGS. ONE BRAKE ASSEMBLY CAUGHT OF FIRE AFTER THE BEARINGS COMPLETELY FAILED. WE PUT FIRE OUT IMMEDIATELY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AS THERE WAS NO SHOULDER. AFTER PUTTING FIRE OUT WE VERY SLOWLY DRUG TRAILER TO A PARKING LOT ONE MILE AWAY. HAD TO REPLACE COMPLETE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY, INSTALL MAGNETIC BRAKING COIL RETAINING CLIPS ON FRONT AXLE'S BRAKE MAGNETS, REPLACE BEARINGS AND SEALS ON FRONT AXLE AS THEY FELL APART ON DIS-ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND GREASE ALL FOUR WHEEL BEARINGS WITH CORRECT GREASE, EVEN THE NEW REAR AXLE - AXLE BEARINGS RECEIVED FROM LIPPERT. LIPPERT AND FOREST RIVER CUSTOMER SERVICE TECH'S ACTED LIKE THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE THAT HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER TRAILERS/RVS. LIPPERT MANUFACTURES AXLES FOR MANY OTHER TRAILER/RV MANUFACTURES. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2013 DYNAMAX TRILOGY 38RL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 DYNAMAX TRILOGY 38RL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 DYNAMAX TRILOGY 38RL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 DYNAMAX TRILOGY 38RL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DYNAMAX TRILOGY 38RL
- 2013 DYNAMAX TRILOGY 38RL (current)
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