1996 UTILITY TRAILER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 UTILITY TRAILER
The 1996 UTILITY TRAILER has received a total of 9 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 problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (2 complaints), Tires (2 complaints), and Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 UTILITY TRAILER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1996 UTILITY TRAILER, potentially affecting up to 206 vehicles.
Recall 02V210001 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 206 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 1996 UTILITY TRAILER
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 UTILITY TRAILER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitchesfifth Wheel Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1996 UTILITY TRAILER. THE TRAILER'S RIGHT REAR AXLE CAUGHT FIRE BECAUSE OF A HOT BRAKE. DRIVER STOPPED AT SERVICE PLAZA TO PUT OUT FIRE. *NJ OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT 10-0578-90. *JB
CONSUMER STATES THAT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER, AND PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. NLM
WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT REAR OUTSIDE TIRE BLEW OUT, IT RIPPED A 4 INCH STRIP OFF THE MUD FLAP, KNOCKED OUT THE RIGHT REAR TAILIGHT AND PIGTAIL WIRING (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM
TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE MUD FLAP AND ALSO CAUSING DAMAGE TO ANOTHER VEHICLE (OHIO TRAFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM
BRAKES FAILED.
View all Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1996 UTILITY TRAILER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 UTILITY TRAILER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 UTILITY TRAILER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 UTILITY TRAILER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the UTILITY TRAILER
- 1991 UTILITY TRAILER — 2 complaints
- 1992 UTILITY TRAILER — 7 complaints
- 1993 UTILITY TRAILER — 7 complaints
- 1994 UTILITY TRAILER — 9 complaints
- 1995 UTILITY TRAILER — 12 complaints
- 1996 UTILITY TRAILER (current)
- 1997 UTILITY TRAILER — 24 complaints
- 1998 UTILITY TRAILER — 13 complaints
- 1999 UTILITY TRAILER — 16 complaints
- 2000 UTILITY TRAILER — 4 complaints
- 2001 UTILITY TRAILER — 3 complaints
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- UTILITY 4000D-X COMPOSITE — 1 total complaint
- UTILITY FF2C — 1 total complaint
- UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS — 1 total complaint
- UTILITY VS1DC — 1 total complaint