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.
The worst 1996 Utility Trailer problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Tires3
- Brakes2
- Transmission1
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- Tires3
- Brakes2
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Service brakes, air: supply: check valve
- What is wrong
- 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 ring to the point where it will no longer contain the guide pin resulting in a failure of the air valve.
- Risk
- 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 time should contact sealco at 602‑253‑1007 or utility at 626‑965‑1541.
Recall number 02V210001 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Utility Trailer 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1996 Utility Trailer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Rear axle wheel seal failed.
Trailer tongue snapped off trailer, causing loss of contro/accident.
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Questions about the 1996 Utility Trailer
Is the 1996 Utility Trailer reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1996 Utility Trailer, 7.0 times a typical Trailer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Utility Trailer?
Tires, with 3 complaints. Next is brakes (2).
How many recalls does the 1996 Utility Trailer have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, air.
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