2005 GATOR MADE FLATBED TRAILER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 GATOR MADE FLATBED TRAILER
The 2005 GATOR MADE FLATBED TRAILER has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System Integrated Trailer Brake Control (1 complaint), Equipmentotherlabels (1 complaint), and Structure (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 GATOR MADE FLATBED TRAILER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 GATOR MADE FLATBED TRAILER, potentially affecting up to 21 vehicles.
Recall 06V393000 — WHEELS
| 21 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN UTILITY TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH RFD WHEELS, THERE IS A DEFECTIVE WELD OF THE WHEELS CENTER HUB TO THE WHEEL RIM.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: RFD IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 05E031). RFD WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS ON THE AFFECTED TRAILERS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RFD COMPONENTS AT 1-574-295-3939 OR STIGERS AT 1-502-875-1084.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 GATOR MADE FLATBED TRAILER
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 GATOR MADE FLATBED TRAILER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System Integrated Trailer Brake Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentotherlabels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2022 Gator Made Trailer. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the message “Check Trailer Brake Wiring” was displayed, and the trailer brake failed to engage as needed. The trailer was taken to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed but no issues were found. The trailer was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the trailer needed to be diagnosed. The failure mileage was 20,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A GATOR MADE FLATBED TRAILER ATTACHED TO MULTIPLE VEHICLES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WEIGHT LABEL ON THE TRAILER HAD THE INCORRECT AXLE WEIGHT. THE LABEL INDICATED 12,000 LBS, BUT THE ACTUAL WEIGHT WAS 10,000 LBS. THE CONTACT STATED THE AXLE ON THE TRAILER BENT WHILE TOWING. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE TRAILER WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THEY WOULD PROVIDE A NEW STICKER FOR THE TRAILER. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THERE WAS NO MILEAGE. *BF *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A GATOR MADE FLATBED TRAILER ATTACHED TO MULTIPLE VEHICLES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WEIGHT LABEL ON THE TRAILER HAD THE INCORRECT AXLE WEIGHT. THE LABEL INDICATED 12,000 LBS, BUT THE ACTUAL WEIGHT WAS 10,000 LBS. THE CONTACT STATED THE AXLE ON THE TRAILER BENT WHILE TOWING. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE TRAILER WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THEY WOULD PROVIDE A NEW STICKER FOR THE TRAILER. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THERE WAS NO MILEAGE. *BF *TR
Safety Rating for the 2005 GATOR MADE FLATBED TRAILER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 GATOR MADE FLATBED TRAILER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 GATOR MADE FLATBED TRAILER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 GATOR MADE FLATBED TRAILER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GATOR MADE FLATBED TRAILER
- 2005 GATOR MADE FLATBED TRAILER (current)
Other GATOR MADE Models
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