2000 REITNOUER BIG BUBBA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 REITNOUER BIG BUBBA
The 2000 REITNOUER BIG BUBBA has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structureframe And Members (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 REITNOUER BIG BUBBA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2000 REITNOUER BIG BUBBA, potentially affecting up to 2,222 vehicles.
Recall 03V385000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 2,222 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SEALCO SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLIES INCORPORATED IN ARVINMERITOR AXLES, PART NO. 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,...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 REITNOUER BIG BUBBA
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 REITNOUER BIG BUBBA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
REITNOUER TRAILER BIG BUBBA WITH SEVERE ELECTROLYSIS CORROSION ON 5TH WHEEL PLATE, FRAME SUPPORT AND BACK AXLE. METAL TO ALUMINUM CONTACT ALSO ENHANCED BY SALT/BRINE ON ROADWAYS. HAD 5TH WHEEL PLATE DROPPED AND REPLACED, FRAME SUPPORTS AND BACK AXLE REPAIRED. REPAIR SHOP INSTALLED PLASTIC BETWEEN METAL AND ALUMINUM TO INHIBIT AND INSULATE THE CONTACT OF THESE TWO MATERIALS. REITNOUER TOLD ME THAT THIS MUST BE DONE EVERY TWO YEARS BECAUSE THE GLUE THEY USE ONLY LASTS THAT LONG. I DID NOT KNOW THAT, BUT IS SUPPOSEDLY IN THE USERS MANUAL OF TRAILER. *TR
REITNOUER TRAILER BIG BUBBA WITH SEVERE ELECTROLYSIS CORROSION ON 5TH WHEEL PLATE, FRAME SUPPORT AND BACK AXLE. METAL TO ALUMINUM CONTACT ALSO ENHANCED BY SALT/BRINE ON ROADWAYS. HAD 5TH WHEEL PLATE DROPPED AND REPLACED, FRAME SUPPORTS AND BACK AXLE REPAIRED. REPAIR SHOP INSTALLED PLASTIC BETWEEN METAL AND ALUMINUM TO INHIBIT AND INSULATE THE CONTACT OF THESE TWO MATERIALS. REITNOUER TOLD ME THAT THIS MUST BE DONE EVERY TWO YEARS BECAUSE THE GLUE THEY USE ONLY LASTS THAT LONG. I DID NOT KNOW THAT, BUT IS SUPPOSEDLY IN THE USERS MANUAL OF TRAILER. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2000 REITNOUER BIG BUBBA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 REITNOUER BIG BUBBA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 REITNOUER BIG BUBBA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 REITNOUER BIG BUBBA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the REITNOUER BIG BUBBA
- 1998 REITNOUER BIG BUBBA — 0 complaints
- 1999 REITNOUER BIG BUBBA — 0 complaints
- 2000 REITNOUER BIG BUBBA (current)
Other REITNOUER Models
- REITNOUER MAXMISER — 0 total complaints