1998 Utility Trailer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trailer years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Utility Trailer. That is the most of any Trailer model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is tires (4 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 | 4 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Utility Trailer recalls (2)
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.
Wheels:rim
Problem: Vehicle description: dual axle, semi-van and flatbed, trailers equipped with aftermarket aluminum dual wheels, 22.5x8.25, one-piece, tubeless, supplied by accuride/akw. Certain design revisions combined with process conditions caused fatigue cracks in these wheels.
Risk: This condition can cause failure of these wheels.
Fix: Accuride/akw will replace these wheels.
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.
1998 utilty trailer's right rear tire blewout damaging the unit. *kb the consumer pulled off the road and the tire caught on fire. *nm
Two kelly springfield tires on 5th wheel travel trailer experienced tread separation with only 6,000 miles on tires. Tread was coming off tire because steel belt underneath tread was not properly attached to sidewall. Tire size: st225/75r15, dot number: puhhp1kr. Both times tires came apart…
The 1998 hyundai container trailer air brakes leaked causing lock up resulting in collision with guardrail (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs
(stoughton box/utility trailer) trailer unit was too high and denied access onto roadway, however during travel unit must have struck bridge/roadway at the top of the unit causing damage which resulted in buckle/bowing of trailer and collapsing. (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs
(make: cole model: grandview tent trailer)lp cover blew off due to latch failure. Mjs
Other Utility Trailer years
← 1997 Trailer · 1999 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 | 12 | 2 |
| 1997 Trailer | 10 | 1 |
| 1996 Trailer | 7 | 1 |
| 1995 Trailer | 12 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Utility Trailer?
Owners most often report tires, equipment, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Utility Trailer?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.