1998 WABASH TRAILER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 WABASH TRAILER
The 1998 WABASH TRAILER has received a total of 6 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 Tires (4 complaints), Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems (1 complaint), and Wheels (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 WABASH TRAILER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 WABASH TRAILER, potentially affecting up to 9,517 vehicles.
Recall 03V314000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 9,517 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SEALCO SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLIES INCORPORATED IN ARVINMERITOR AXLES, PART NOS. 110700 AND 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...
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 1998 WABASH TRAILER
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 WABASH TRAILER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MY CARRIER FORCE ME TO PICK UP ONE EMPTY TRAILER WITH THE TRAILER EXPIRED SINCE 2007, NEED 3 TIRES, HUB LEAKS, NO DOT STICKER (WERNER AND! ANY THIRD PARTY) TRL NUMBER LIC PLATE AND DRIVE AT LEAST 30 MILES FROM THE ORIGIN TO THE TA SHOP TO FIX ALL THE ISSUES. TA MADE THE DOT INSPECTION FIND MORE ISSUES. *TR
MY CARRIER FORCE ME TO PICK UP ONE EMPTY TRAILER WITH THE TRAILER EXPIRED SINCE 2007, NEED 3 TIRES, HUB LEAKS, NO DOT STICKER (WERNER AND! ANY THIRD PARTY) TRL NUMBER LIC PLATE AND DRIVE AT LEAST 30 MILES FROM THE ORIGIN TO THE TA SHOP TO FIX ALL THE ISSUES. TA MADE THE DOT INSPECTION FIND MORE ISSUES. *TR
THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR AXLE TIRE BLEWOUT ON THE 1998 WABASH TRAILER1999 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS THE TIRE DEBRIS FROM THE TRUCK STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. *NM
WHILE DRIVING, A TIRE BLEWOUT ON THE TRAILER CAUSING A RECAP TO STRIKE THE FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE MUD FLAP WAS DAMAGED BY IT BECOMING WEDGED IN THE TIRE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM
WHILE DRIVING ON TURNPIKE, CONSUMERS RIGHT REAR TRAILOR TIRE BLEW OUT, THE RECAP PORTION OF THE TIRE FLEW OFF, STRIKING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, THERE WAS DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES, NO TIRE INGORMATION GIVEN.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT#10-90-343)*JB
Safety Rating for the 1998 WABASH TRAILER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 WABASH TRAILER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 WABASH TRAILER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 WABASH TRAILER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WABASH TRAILER
- 1993 WABASH TRAILER — 5 complaints
- 1994 WABASH TRAILER — 1 complaint
- 1997 WABASH TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 1998 WABASH TRAILER (current)
- 1999 WABASH TRAILER — 3 complaints
- 2000 WABASH TRAILER — 5 complaints
- 2001 WABASH TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2002 WABASH TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2003 WABASH TRAILER — 0 complaints
Other WABASH Models
- WABASH ROADRAILER — 1 total complaint
- WABASH TRALERS — 1 total complaint
- WABASH VAN — 1 total complaint
- WABASH CHASSIS — 0 total complaints
- WABASH CONVERTER DOLLY — 0 total complaints
- WABASH DOLLY TRAILER — 0 total complaints
- WABASH STEPDECK — 0 total complaints