CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Trailer T18S has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (4 reports).
1Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2005 Trailer T18S recalls
Most common 2005 Trailer T18S problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 4 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A CARSON FLAT BED TRAILER N/A EQUIP WITH FOUR COMMODORE TIRES SIZED 205/75R/15, TIRE LINE: UNKNOWNM, DOT RYB30MAC4612/1913. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE TREAD HAD SEPARATED ON BOTH REAR AND FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRES. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE THE TRAILER WAS PARKED AND HAD NOT BEEN MOVED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE LOCAL DEALER BIG O TIRES LOCATED AT 7690 E. STATE ROUTE 69, PRESCOTT VALLEY AZ. WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SHELBY TRAILER HARBOR FREIGHT (NA) EQUIPPED WITH INNOVA ULTRA RUNNER UTILITY TRAILER TIRES, TIRE LINE: TINOFCB, TIRE SIZE: 5.3X12 AND 4.80/4.00X12. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17T017000 (TIRES); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE HARBOR FREIGHT MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-444-3353 AND STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. A CASE NUMBER WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE DOT NUMBER AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
GALAXY TRAILER SPECIAL,14 PLY, LOAD RANGE G, 8-14.5 LT MADE IN CHINA. # ON TIRE GTWDO5-8145T5-O1T.NO DOT # ON TIRE. SOLD BY ECONOLINE, THEIR PHONE # 205 489 5318. EXTRA # ON TIRE H-105-01 & GTWDO5-8-O1B, ALL SO 403-0250. A 12 INCH SEPARATION FROM THE NYLON CORE ON THE SIDE WALL OF THE TIRE THIS HAS HAPPEN FOUR TIMES IN ONE YEAR THE SAME BRAND OF TIRE THAT CAME WITH THE TRAILER. *TR
I RENTED A U-HAUL FROM A U-HAUL VENDOR BEST VALUE INN IN NEPTUNE, NJ ON DECEMBER 24TH. WHEN I RENTED THE TRUCK THERE APPEARED TO BE NO PROBLEMS. ON THE MORNING ON DECEMBER 26TH AFTER THE TRUCK WAS LOADED I WAS LEAVING MY HOME IN WALL, NJ TO DRIVE TO FORT LAUDERDALE, FL FOR COLLEGE. WHEN I REALIZED THAT I HAD FORGOTTEN SOMETHING AT HOME I TURNED AROUND. I NOTICED THAT THE TRUCK SEEMED TO BE MAKING AN ODD NOISE WHEN I TURNED BUT ASSUMED THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY THE WEIGHT IN THE BACK OF THE TRUCK. I ARRIVED HOME AND NOTICED THAT THE SKIRT OF THE TRUCK WAS PUSHED UP AGAINST THE TIRE. I CONTACTED U-HAUL AND THEY SENT OUT A REPAIR SERVICE THEY CONTRACTED WITH. THE REPAIR SERVICE SAID THAT AN AXLE WA
I WAS PULLING MY TRAVEL TRAILER ON I-10 WEST OF MARIANNA, FL. JULY 2007. LOST BOTH LS TIRES FROM TIRE TREAD SEPARATION. TEMPERATURES AROUND 98 AND NO TIRE IMPACT FOUND. SPOKE WITH SEVERAL INDEPENDENT TIRE DEALERS AND CHECKED THE GOOGLE INTERNET SEARCH FOUND LOTS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT TIRE FAILURE WITH THE GOODYEAR MARATHON ST TRAILER TIRES.
2005 Trailer T18S questions
Does the 2005 Trailer T18S have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2005 Trailer T18S: Structure:Body:Bumpers. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Trailer T18S?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (4), Suspension (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Trailer T18S has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.