Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1998 Utility Trailer peaked in 1999, with 5 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1998 Utility Trailer
Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Feb 18, 1998 to Aug 22, 2006.
Recall campaigns covering this model year2234 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1212.0 times the median 1998 vehicle
Severity index16.7Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months8Complaints in its first two years
Components
33% of complaints about the 1998 Utility Trailer name tires
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
2 recall campaigns cover the 1998 Utility Trailer
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02V-210-001 | Aug 15, 2002 | 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… | Brakes | 206 | Repair or modification |
| 98V-120-004 | Jul 22, 1998 | Vehicle description: dual axle, semi-van and flatbed, trailers equipped with aftermarket aluminum dual wheels, 22.5x8.25, one-piece, tubeless,… | Wheels | 28 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1998 Utility Trailer
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
12 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 22, 2006Failure Jul 30, 2006Orland Hills, ILTiresFire
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
NHTSA complaint 10166899 - Filed Apr 17, 2001Failure Jun 15, 2000Gardnerville, NVTread/belt
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
NHTSA complaint 886115 - Filed Aug 1, 2000Failure Jun 8, 2000Doylestown, OHService brakes, Air
THE 1998 HYUNDAI CONTAINER TRAILER AIR BRAKES LEAKED CAUSING LOCK UP RESULTING IN COLLISION WITH GUARDRAIL (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
NHTSA complaint 553307 - Filed Jan 7, 2000Failure Nov 10, 1999Harrow, ON, CDStructureCrash
(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
NHTSA complaint 550269 - Filed Feb 1, 1999Failure Jul 1, 1998Hesperia, CAWater heater
POP OFF VALVE FOR WATER HEATER. (NASH 5TH WHEEL TRAILER) YH
NHTSA complaint 609369 - Filed Feb 1, 1999Failure Apr 1, 1998Blythe, CALatch
TERRY TRAILER REAR DOOR POPPED, LATCHES ON BOTH SIDES FAILED. YH
NHTSA complaint 608739 - Filed Feb 1, 1999Failure Aug 1, 1998Visalia, CASuspension, Unknown or other
(MAKE: COLE MODEL: GRANDVIEW TENT TRAILER)LP COVER BLEW OFF DUE TO LATCH FAILURE. MJS
NHTSA complaint 606938 - Filed Feb 1, 1999Failure May 1, 1998Torrance, CAWater heater
WATER HEATER PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE FAILED. *YC
NHTSA complaint 606805 - Filed Jan 5, 1999Fresno, CATires
TIRES RUB THE INNER PANEL AND COULD RESULT IN A BLOWOUT. (P235 X 15)
NHTSA complaint 543225 - Filed Dec 21, 1998Failure Oct 14, 1998Saint Pete, MOTread/belt
TIRE TREADS FAILED.( MAKE: HULLO)
NHTSA complaint 543084 - Filed Jul 17, 1998Olathe, KSService brakes, Foundation components
BRAKES NOT WORKING PROPERLY DUE TO BARE WIRE AND BAD CONTROLLER.
NHTSA complaint 537968 - Filed Feb 18, 1998Failure Jan 13, 1998Dewey Beac, DEAxle shaft
SUNLINE RECREATIONAL TRAILER (T2553), 1998 YEAR BUILT, DEXTER AXLE HAD NO LUBRICANT IN BEARINGS OR MINUMAL AMOUNT CAUSING BEARING TO OVERHEAT AND BURN UP ALMOST DETACHING WHEEL.
NHTSA complaint 530592
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
3 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- SB-07-009 Aug 29, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Utility re-issued the rear impact guard (bumber) requirements when requesting a replacement bumper and / or DOT decal. - SB-10-005 Feb 23, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Utility released a bulletin outlining reefer and dry van rub rail parts required and installation instructions. - SB-01-003 Aug 18, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Bulletin was originally released on March 30, 2009. Utility re-released on August 18, 2017 to reflect the addition of the UTM Plant in Mexico.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.