1998 RELIANCE TRAILER TRAILER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 RELIANCE TRAILER TRAILER
The 1998 RELIANCE TRAILER TRAILER has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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 Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 RELIANCE TRAILER TRAILER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 RELIANCE TRAILER TRAILER, potentially affecting up to 812 vehicles.
Recall 02V210003 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 812 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLIES, 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...
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 ITS 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 RELIANCE TRAILER TRAILER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 RELIANCE TRAILER TRAILER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PURCHASED 4 ST205/75D14 KENDA LOADSTAR 550 TIRES 18 MONTHS AGO . THE INFLATION HAS BEEN KEPT TO SPECS. I JUST NOTICED 2 OF THEM ARE DEVELOPING MAJOR CRACKING IN SIDEWALL. KENDA WILL NOT RESPOND TO MY QUESTIONING OF THIS. THIS IS VERY PREMATURE FOR A TIRE AND A SAFETY ISSUE. THE DATE CODE ON TIRE IS 0113. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1998 RELIANCE TRAILER TRAILER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 RELIANCE TRAILER TRAILER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 RELIANCE TRAILER TRAILER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 RELIANCE TRAILER TRAILER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the RELIANCE TRAILER TRAILER
- 1998 RELIANCE TRAILER TRAILER (current)
- 1999 RELIANCE TRAILER TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2000 RELIANCE TRAILER TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2001 RELIANCE TRAILER TRAILER — 0 complaints
Other RELIANCE TRAILER Models
- RELIANCE TRAILER TRANSFER TRAILER CHASSIS — 2 total complaints
- RELIANCE TRAILER FLATBED TRAILER — 0 total complaints
- RELIANCE TRAILER STURDYWELD — 0 total complaints