2001 Utility Trailer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trailer years
- Not enough data 7th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Utility Trailer. That ranks 7th out of 10 Trailer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, electric (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 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.
Service brakes, air:supply:check valve
Problem: On certain trailers equipped with bendix sr-5 trailer spring brake valve assemblies, the molded rubber face of the inlet/exhaust valve (i/e valve) component of the affected valves can separate from the valve's metal insert. Air can be trapped by a separated i/e valve causing it to balloon and block the exhaust passage of the trailer spring brake circuit.
Risk: This condition can result in the affected vehicles being unable to apply the trailer parking/emergency spring brakes during parking in the event of a trailer supply line failure. Unintended rollaway could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death to the vehicle occupant or any bystanders.
Fix: Bendix will notify customers and provide a repair kit and installation instructions 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 bendix at 440-329-9000 or utility trailer at 1-800-423-6591.
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.
2001 utility trailer lost a rear dual tandem tire that also hit another vehicle on the ohio turnpike. *kb ohio traffic crash report # 10-0608-89. *jb
2001 utility trailer caught on fire. *ts it was discovered that the left front trailer brake or bearing caught on fire, which caused the trailer to catch on fire. *jb
Other Utility Trailer years
← 2000 Trailer · 2003 Trailer →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Trailer | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Trailer | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Trailer | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 Trailer | 4 | 2 |
| 1999 Trailer | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 Trailer | 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 2001 Utility Trailer?
Owners most often report service brakes, electric, tires, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, electric, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Utility Trailer?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.