CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Utility Trailer has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (4 reports).
1998 Utility Trailer recalls
Most common 1998 Utility Trailer problems
Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 4 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
What owners report
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, CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND TIRES WERE NOT OVERLOADED. TIRES WERE ONLY CARRYING 1900 TO 2000 LBS, APPROXIMATELY 70 DEGREES, WHEN RATED TO CARRY 2540 AT 65 PSI.*AK KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRES ARE LABELED AS TOWMASTER, GOODYEAR AND KELLY DEALERS HAVE DENIED CONSUMER REPLACEMENT TIRES. *SLC
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
POP OFF VALVE FOR WATER HEATER. (NASH 5TH WHEEL TRAILER) YH
1998 Utility Trailer questions
Does the 1998 Utility Trailer have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1998 Utility Trailer: Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve; Wheels:Rim. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Utility Trailer?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (4), Equipment (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Utility Trailer 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.