1996 Utility Trailer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trailer years
- Not enough data 4th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Utility Trailer. That ranks 4th out of 10 Trailer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (3 complaints, 43%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Utility Trailer problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 43% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Utility Trailer recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, air:supply:check valve
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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.
Other Utility Trailer years
← 1995 Trailer · 1997 Trailer →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Trailer | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Trailer | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Trailer | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Trailer | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 Trailer | 4 | 2 |
| 1999 Trailer | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 Trailer | 12 | 2 |
| 1997 Trailer | 10 | 1 |
| 1996 | 7 | 1 |
| 1995 Trailer | 12 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Utility Trailer?
Owners most often report tires, service brakes, hydraulic, power train problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Utility Trailer?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Utility Trailer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Trailer model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.